She and Lily went back in the cab that came for Harold; Stefanie drove Anton home in hers. Ina at once went in search of her husband: she must consult somebody and she knew of no one better. She found him in his office:
"Leopold, can I speak to you?" she asked.
"I have a consultation presently," he said, consequentially.
She knew that he was lying, that he had nothing to do. She sat down quietly, without removing her cloak or hat.
"Leopold ..."
She frightened him.
"What's the matter?" he asked.
"We must find out why Uncle Daan and Aunt Floor have come to Holland."
"Goodness gracious!" he exclaimed. "Papa's affairs haven't gone wrong, have they?"
"I don't know, I don't think so; but there's something that's brought Uncle Daan over."