Mr.Young began a remonstrance, but Mrs.Young cut him short.

She said No.

6 had got one, and No.

11 was promised one, and it was "no use for him to try to impose on her--she hoped she knew her rights." He gave his promise, and she went.

And presently three Mrs.Youngs entered in a body and opened on their husband a tempest of tears, abuse, and entreaty.