"Well,we'll try to find harmony,"replied the other."Jewel would say it was easy.I should like to have you remain at my house at least as long as she does,Eloise.I should probably have to tie her hair ribbons again if you went."The two found themselves smiling at each other.The atmosphere was lightened,and the brougham drew up at the clubhouse.
Mr.Evringham handed out the girl,gave Zeke the order to return for them,and they went up the steps.
"I would drive back with him,grandfather,only that mother would wonder,and ask questions,"said Eloise."Don't let me detain you in any way.I'll just sit here on the piazza.""Not play?Nonsense!"returned Mr.Evringham brusquely.
"Please don't feel obliged"--Eloise began humbly.
"But I can't help being obliged if you'll play with me,"interrupted her companion.
Some men observed the confidential attitude of the broker and the beautiful girl."What's doing over there?"asked one."Is Evringham beginning to take notice?""Why,don't you know?"returned the other."That's his granddaughter.""His daughter,do you mean?Didn't know he had one.""Not a bit of it.She's Lawrence's stepdaughter."The other shook his head."That's too involved for me.She's a queen,anyway.""Going to marry Ballard,they say."