Dodo bravely endured his soft speeches and smilingly accepted the bon-bons and blossoms her mother’s money enabled him to shower upon her, but when they reached London, and the time came when the association could be severed, she ruthlessly did so.
The Americans stopped at one of the best hotels, while Angela and Jimmy drove to their home to get the directions left there for them by Sir James.
Shortly after everyone had decided to rest at the hotel after the long ride that day, Jimmy came rushing in to see the men.
“We found these letters at the house, so Angela made me come right in with them. Of course, you will all accept!”
There was a special invitation for each family, inviting them down to Sir James’ country place for a week or two. When Mr. Alexander read and passed the letter on to his wife, she was so pleased that she could hardly wait to hear what the others would say.
“Very sorry, Jimmy, but I am booked for business interviews from now on until I sail for the States, again,” explained Mr. Ashby, answering for his family as well as for himself.
“And we plan to leave London very shortly, Jimmy, to tour the Continent, as you know,” added Mr. Fabian.
“But we will go down with you, Jimmy, and thank your dear father, again and again,” exclaimed Mrs. Alexander, sweetly.
“How do you know we will?” demanded Mr. Alexander; “I don’t want to be bothered with style and society when I can have a nice time in my car touring over Europe.”
“We’ll have to go for a week, at least,” said Mrs. Alexander, positively. “There are many reasons why.” Then turning to Jimmy she added: “So tell your dear parents that we will be pleased to accept, Jimmy.”