"No."
"Good—then we need not be interrupted."
She called the office and left word that she would not be at home. Then, rising, she came slowly back, very subdued, still alarmed at the undisturbed friendship in his look.
"I was afraid you wouldn't come to see such a little virago," she said softly.
"I came to see you on a matter of business," he said, without thinking of his words.
Her face fell.
"Oh, indeed."
He drew out his pocketbook and took out the check.
"Mr. Garraboy is leaving very suddenly for Europe," he said, turning over the bit of paper. "He has decided to wind up his affairs. He wished me to give you this check in settlement of your account," with him.
She stood quite still, her arms behind her back, but her eyes dangerously brilliant.