"What is it, dear?" she asked, not noticing that he dozed.
"Did you speak to me?" he inquired, rousing himself.
"You said something about it's being easier to pay than to explain," she answered.
"Did I? Must have been dreaming. Has Ellen come home?"
"Not yet, but I'm looking for her. Of course she started for home as soon as she could after hearing the news."
"What time is it?"
"Twenty minutes of four," she answered, glancing at the clock.
"I wonder why Henry doesn't come."
"He'll be here soon."
"Has any one heard from Mrs. Brooks?"