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Rh sisters, because her father would be primed with questions about them. Mr. Strong’s acceptance came by return mail, and he, himself, followed Saturday morning.

Bambi met him, as on the other occasion, and at sight of his cordial smile she suddenly felt as if he were an old friend.

“I am so glad to see you!” she exclaimed in her impulsive way.

Mr. Strong shook her hand vigorously.

“It’s mutual, I may say,” and he fell into step. “Bless this old town, it’s like—”

“A soporific,” she supplied, and joined his laugh.

“How’s the Professor? And my old friend Jarvis?”

“The Professor is in a quiver of expectation to talk sisters with you.”

“Good! I am ready for him. And Jarvis?”

“Jarvis was the ‘other things’ I asked you here to talk about.”

“I see.”

“He’s in New York.”

“He is? Why didn’t he look me up?”

“He doesn’t like you.”

“He took us seriously the other day?”

“He did.”