Silvette forced a smile, then glanced significantly at her sister. Diana said, gravely:
"We have several hundred dollars. Would you be kind enough to let us offer you what you require for immediate use until——"
"Why, you blessed child!" he said, laughing, "that isn't what worries me now!"
"Then—what is it?" inquired Silvette.
"You and your sister."
"What do you mean, Mr. Edgerton?"
"I mean that I'm worried over your prospects!"
"Why, they are perfectly bright!" exclaimed Diana; "In a few days somebody will employ us to help entertain a number of stupid and wealthy people. We'll make a great deal of money, I expect; don't you, Silvie?"
"Certainly; but I'm wondering what Mr. Edgerton is going to do with two dollars in his pocket and us in his apartment."
"So am I," said Diana.