He hugs his sister, Athelgra, hugs his daughter, Ernestine, hugs his niece Arthel.
Good God almighty, Ernestine, hide the kids and cover their ears, the damn president wants to talk to 'em.
"Pretty near as bad without Huldah," was Ernestine's comment.
So Mlle. Herbaut rejoined her mother, who was welcoming Ernestine with simple cordiality.
Well, Ernestine Wingate does like money; she wants to build a new wing.
"It seems to me that I have heard my mother speak of a M. de Maillefort," remarked Ernestine, thoughtfully.
Only once, towards the end of it, Ernestine asked him if he were tired, and he scouted the idea with a laugh.
