“That was good of you.”
“Oh, no it wasn’t. I don’t deserve any praise. Chocolates and Prince—a big bribe, grandma.”
“Oh, you young folks! Well, come in. Thomas will see to Prince.”
“I can’t stay long.”
“No, I suppose not. Your father wanted these papers in a hurry. He would have come himself, but he had some matters to attend to. And, its being rather a family affair, he did not want to send one of his law clerks. Those young men tattle so.”
“I wonder if they are any worse than girls, grandma?”
“Oh, much—much! But come in, and I will have Ellen make you a cup of tea. It is refreshing on a hot day. Then I will get you the papers. It is very warm.”
“Yes, I think we will have a shower.”
“Then I must not keep you. Is everyone well?”
“Yes. How have you been?”