"Hello. Why, what's happened to the invalid?"
"I'm going to town," snapped Althea.
"Are you? What a pity! We shall miss you! You have added such a feminine touch to Jerry's harem."
"I can imagine how much you will miss me, Miss Roberts."
"Oh, I was referring to Jerry. I used the editorial 'we.' Your foot seems to be all right. Such wonderful air, here. Going to town, too, Jerry?"
"No."
"Ah, that is good news. Life is dull without the men, is it not?"
No one answered this. Jerry was driven to asking about her bags.
"The Biggs child carried them down."
"What a treasure is our Billy," said Bobs. "Considering his adenoids, he almost thinks. Fancy his carrying down bags; so sweetly thoughtful."