The gentleman is to go up,” he said.
Rudolph looked at the clerk triumphantly.
What did I tell you?” he said.
Show the gentleman up,” said the clerk, purposely emphasizing the word.
As Rudolph entered the handsome parlor occupied by Mrs. Middleton, she said:
“Take a seat, sir.” Then to the attendant: “You may go. You are Rudolph Rugg?” she commenced when they were alone.
Yes, ma’am,” he answered; “and you are Miss Vincent, the governess. I haven’t forgotten you.”
“I am Mrs. Harvey Middleton,” she said haughtily.
Excuse me, ma’am. I hadn’t heard as you had changed your condition. You was the governess when I knowed you.”
“You never knew me,” she said.