"Well, where the deuce is the head mogul? I've been waiting here 'most an hour and not a soul has hove in sight. I came to see about Essie Martin."
"Essie Martin!" Peace was awake at once. That was the name of the little girl whom Miss Wayne had told her about long ago. "Where is Essie Martin?"
"Here."
"In this building?"
"Yep."
"When did she come?"
"A fortnight ago."
"What's the matter with her?"
"Darned nonsense. The doctor calls it appendiceetis."