“Yes,” he replied vaguely; “that is, I believe so.”
“You will excuse me,” she went on; “but I am naturally much interested in this unknown person, because of my interest in you. Would you mind telling me if she is dark or a blonde?”
“She is dark.”
“One thing more; have you written to her recently?”
“No; not very recently.”
“And has she ever said anything to you about coming here?”
“Not a word.”
The Professorin arose with a triumphant nod and began to pace the floor.
“Miss Jones is a brunette, musical and rich—I suppose she is rich?” she repeated, with an interrogative glance at Grover.