But I persuaded our sour-tempered old housekeeper to keep something hot for you.

You won't find Keller very amiable to-night, David.

He was upset, to begin with, by writing that remonstrance to your aunt--and then your absence annoyed him.

'This is treating our house like an hotel; I won't allow anybody to take such liberties with us.' Yes! that was really what he said of you.
He was so cross, poor fellow, that I left him, and went out for a stroll on the bridge.

And met my fate," added poor Mr.Engelman, in the saddest tones I had ever heard fall from his lips.
My reception at the house was a little chilly.
"I have written my mind plainly to your aunt," said Mr.Keller; "you will probably be recalled to London by return of post.