“You are? Well, that’s a big surprise.”
“I think Mr. Seymour expects me to be there only for twenty-four hours, but I must try to prove him wrong. He is so troubled that he will be very grateful if I can, at least, stay a week.”
Mrs. Lines laughed.
“Well, you’re a one! I do admire you for taking on what no one else will touch and if you succeed, it will be a great feather in my cap!”
“I will certainly do my best!”
Then Tasia shook Mrs. Lines by the hand.
“I have not fixed up with Mr. Seymour what I am to be paid, but I leave that to you and, of course, he should be most appreciative to you for finding me!”
She turned away before Mrs. Lines could think of a suitable retort.
She was leading Jimbo, who had sat quietly beside her all the time she was in Mrs. Lines sitting room.
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