'You're quite sure that was all? Oh, his impertinence! Well, and now
that you've seen him, don't you understand how--how impossible it
is?'

'I shall say nothing more about it, Louise. It isn't my business
to--'

The girl's face threatened a tempest. As Emmeline was moving away,
she rudely obstructed her.

'I insist on you telling me what you think. It was abominable of him
to come when I wasn't at home; and I don't think you ought to have
seen him. You've no right to keep your thoughts to yourself!'

Mrs. Mumford was offended, and showed it.

'I have a perfect right, and I shall do so. Please don't let us
quarrel. You may be fond of it, but I am not.'

Louise went from the room and remained invisible till just before
dinner, when she came down with a grave and rather haughty
countenance. To Mumford's remarks she replied with curt formality;
he, prepared for this state of things, began conversing cheerfully
with his wife, and Miss Derrick kept silence. After dinner, she
passed out into the garden.

'It won't do,' said Mumford. 'The house is upset. I'm afraid we
shall have to get rid of her.'

'If she can't behave herself, I'm afraid we must. It's my fault. I