At the word "Japan" he came slightly out of his abstraction, stared at the slip of paper, and shook his head.
"Don't know the name."
"Yes, I knew you didn't; but, still, I believe I'd see her if I were you."
"Very well. Send her in."
Miss Hollowell at the door nodded brightly to Sunny, but stayed Katy, who triumphantly was pushing forward.
"Sorry, but Mr. Wainwright will see just Miss Sindicutt."
Sunny went in alone. She crossed the room hesitantly and stood by the desk of the steel magnate, waiting for him to speak to her. He remained unmoving, half turned about in his seat, staring steadily at the girl before him. If a ghost had arisen suddenly in his path, Senator Wainwright could not have felt a greater agitation. After a long pause, he found his voice, murmuring:
"I beg your pardon. Be seated, please."
Sunny took the chair opposite him. Their glances met and remained for a long moment locked. Then the man tried to speak lightly: