"And he has overheard this nonsensical stuff!" thought she, with inward disturbance. "When did you come in?" she inquired.
"About ten minutes since; most of which time has been spent in a search for Mrs. or Miss Morris."
"I am glad to hear it."
"Glad—how?"
"I feared you had occupied your present position some time."
He understood her. "There are more people here than I expected to see," he said, after some general conversation.
"Almost too many," replied Ida; "I am getting tired of these great parties."
"The heat is oppressive. Have you a liking for this stand?"
"No—my being here is accidental. It requires some effort to stand, or walk upright, in the heart of this crowd."