But Jacqueline's laughter died out and she said hastily:
"Bring him with you, dear," and turned to confront Mrs. Hammerton, who arrived by appointment and exactly on the minute.
The clerk who, under orders, had brought the old lady directly to the office, retired, closing the door behind him. Jacqueline hung up the telephone receiver, rose from her chair and gazed silently at the woman whose letter to her had first shattered her dream of happiness. Then, with a little gesture:
"Won't you please be seated?" she said quietly.
Aunt Hannah's face was grim as she sat down on the chair indicated.
"'You have no further interest in me, have you?'"
"You have no further interest in me, have you?" she demanded.
Jacqueline did not answer.