"And talk to him at any moment through the telephone, if she prefers that to coming over here," said the Captain.
"Oh, yes! how nice it is that our houses are all connected by telephone," exclaimed Evelyn. "Father, if I may, I think I'll go to yours and speak to Aunt Elsie now."
"Certainly, daughter," he returned, promptly leading the way.
"I do so like that name from you, father dear," she said softly and smiling up into his face as they reached the instrument.
"And I am glad my boy Max has given me the right," he returned, bending down to kiss the ruby lips and smooth the shining hair.
"Shall I ring and call for you?" he asked.
"If you please."
It was Mrs. Leland who answered it.
"Hello, what is it?"