"As she left her rooms the day before yesterday," Jimmy explained, "I thought it possible she might have come to you."
"We sincerely wish she had," said Miss Dobson.
"Sincerely," said Miss Frances.
"You may think it is rather strange that I should be pursuing Bridget in this way," suggested Jimmy.
"We do," said Miss Dobson.
"My object," continued Jimmy, "is to ask her to marry me!"
"Will you kindly take a chair," cried Miss Dobson, and they all looked about as if to make certain there was nothing in the way, and then sat down. "The present," Miss Dobson added, "may not be the most suitable occasion to inquire concerning your eligibility. My niece is a sweet girl."
"I entirely agree with you," said Jimmy.
"A little impulsive, it may be," said Miss Dobson.
"Perhaps, a little," murmured Miss Frances.