Even when Dinah innocently recalled one that she remembered he loved, and begged her sister to sing it, Elizabeth obstinately refused.

"Oh, that old thing!" she said contemptuously; "I am so tired of it." But Malcolm was quite aware of her reason for refusing: she would make no effort to please him, for fear he should be encouraged to repeat his offence.
The next morning things were no better.

Cedric had asked Malcolm to walk with them to the valley.

It was a glorious morning--bright and fresh and sweet--"just the day for a prowl," as Cedric said.

"You will come too.