I wouldn't have had Abbie see me there for somethin'.

Ho! ho!" He leaned back in his chair and laughed aloud.

Caroline smiled faintly.
Stephen threw down his napkin and sprang to his feet.
"Sis," he cried, "I'm going to my room.

By gad! I can't--" Catching a warning glance from his sister, he did not finish his sentence, but stood sulkily beside his chair.

Captain Elisha looked at him, then at the girl, and stopped laughing.