"That is one reason why I came."
"Of the whole establishment," repeated the junior partner, as if she had not spoken. "Was there a third party present?"
"There was a watchman near by, but he couldn't have heard what was said."
"You are quite sure you did not misunderstand Mr. Rose?"
"Quite."
"And were not prejudiced against him in advance? Floor-walkers as a class have often been maligned."
Jean reflected carefully.
"I can't say no to that," she owned frankly. "A friend had a poor opinion of him and said so before I began work, but I tried not to let that influence me."
"But it did?"
"A little, perhaps. I admit I've never liked him."