"And Hilary believed that stuff?"

"Hilary agreed with him," said I. "Hilary, you see, knows the
lady."

"What's her name, Mr. Carter?"

"Didn't you notice his attentions to any one?"

"I notice! You don't mean that I've seen her?"

"Certainly you have."

"Was she ever here?'

"Yes, Mrs. Hilary. Hilary takes care of that."

"I shall be angry in a minute, Mr. Carter. Oh, I'll have this
out of Hilary!"

"I should."

"Who was she?"

"According to what he told Hilary, she was the most fascinating
woman in the world, Hilary thought so, too."

Mrs. Hilary began to walk up and down.