“Well, my young lady,” he said when she had put the bundle down, “how do you find yourself this evening?”
“Very well,” replied Jennie. “We thought we’d better bring your clothes to-day instead of Monday.”
“Oh, that would not have made any difference,” replied Brander lightly. “Just leave them on the chair.”
Jennie, without considering the fact that she had been offered no payment for the service rendered, was about to retire, had not the Senator detained her.
“How is your mother?” he asked pleasantly.
“She’s very well,” said Jennie simply.
“And your little sister? Is she any better?”
“The doctor thinks so,” she replied.
“Sit down,” he continued graciously. “I want to talk to you.”
Moving to a near-by chair, the young girl seated herself.