"Yes. Has anything gone wrong with it?" Now there was anxiety in the voice.
"A new situation has arisen. Your husband suggested to me that he had better hurry across the pond and straighten up matters." Larssen lowered his voice. "Somebody in the Canadian Government wants oiling. Of course he will have to work the affair very quietly."
"It's too annoying! Clifford had promised me faithfully to come on to Monte by to-night's train. I wanted him here."
"That's rough on you!"
"What message did you wish to give to my father?"
"About the Hudson Bay deal. I want to meet Sir Francis and talk business."
"You're not going to drag him back to Paris!"
Again there was annoyance in her voice, and Lars Larssen made a quick resolution. He answered: "Certainly not, if you don't wish it. Rather than that, I'll come myself to Monte."
"That's charming of you!"
"The least I can do. I'll wire later when to expect me."