Instead, she said, "Will Mary come up, and see if you want anything?"
"I really can't say, my dear. Mary is a funny person. Run along now or you will be late for Charlie."
Denys left her, but as she passed down the stairs she saw the kitchen door ajar, and with a sudden impulse she tapped at it.
"Mary!" she said, "we are all going out. You will take care of Mrs. Henchman, won't you?"
"Well, Miss!" Mary's tone and face were indignant. "I always do take care of Mrs. Henchman."
Denys retreated.
"Oh, dear!" she said to herself as she closed the front door behind her. "I am afraid I have made a mistake."