"Is he your lawyer?" asked Mr. Sanford, looking toward Joe.
"No, just a friend," Helen answered.
"Is he going to look after your money for you?"
"I think Miss Morton is capable of looking after it herself," Joe put in, a bit sharply.
"Oh, of course. I didn't mean anything. Now if you'll give me your attention, Miss Morton, I'll go over the details with you."
"You needn't wait, Joe, unless you want to," Helen said. "I'd like to have you arrange about the little supper at the hotel, if you will, though."
"Sure I will!" Joe exclaimed.
The circus was to remain over night, and this would give Helen a chance for her feast, which she thought had better take place at the Portland hotel, as it would be more private than the circus tent. Joe went off to arrange for it, leaving Helen with the lawyer's clerk.