By-and-by Jarboe came to the office to say: \"Mr. Henry Varick's compliments to Madame Storey. He is dining downstairs at half-past seven, and wishes to know if Madame Storey will do him the honour of joining him.\"
It amused my employer to treat the magnificent Jarboe in an off-hand and facetious manner. \"But, Jarboe, I have nothing to wear!\" she said.
He never smiled. \"Under the circumstances, Madame, I am sure Mr. Henry will understand.\"
By-and-by Jarboe came to the office to say: \"Mr. Henry Varick's compliments to Madame Storey. He is dining downstairs at half-past seven, and wishes to know if Madame Storey will do him the honour of joining him.\"
It amused my employer to treat the magnificent Jarboe in an off-hand and facetious manner. \"But, Jarboe, I have nothing to wear!\" she said.
He never smiled. \"Under the circumstances, Madame, I am sure Mr. Henry will understand.\"
