In a business way he was here to see whether Lillian was what she appeared to be, or deceptive by nature.
Hence he was not to be charmed from his purpose in any way.
The human feeling of admiration must give way to the professional energy.
“You spoke of several reasons for calling to see me, Mr. Darrell—will you kindly state what the others are?” she asked.
“With pleasure, and I trust you will not feel offended, my dear Mrs. Leslie. It is a custom on my part in a case like this, to take from the party with whom I have been engaged, a little note, stating that they have been well satisfied with my services. I hope you may not think it out of the way and give me this.”
She appeared troubled.
“I do not know that I ought to—such an affair is essentially private.”
“I only desire the paper for my own satisfaction, and not to show. You can merely state that you are entirely satisfied with the services of Eric Darrell, and if you prefer, simply sign your initials.”
Crafty man—the initial was what he wanted above all else.
Her face brightened.