“Well, Robert,” she said abruptly, “what’s wanted?”
“Is your mother at home?”
“I suppose she is.”
“Can I see her?”
“I don’t know—I guess she’s busy. Won’t I do as well?”
“I would rather see your mother.”
Upon this Selina summoned her mother, not thinking it necessary to invite our hero into the house.
“Oh, I see!” said Mrs. Jones as she glanced at the bundle in Robert’s hand. “You’ve brought back the work I gave your aunt.”
“Yes, ma’am.”
“Let me look at it.”