"Cedric will have it that we are not sufficiently up-to-date.

We are mediaeval or in the Dark Ages, according to him, but how is one to alter one's nature or to talk unknown languages?
My sister and I are very conservative, and we cling to the beliefs and loves of the past." "I don't believe Cedric wants to change you in the least, Miss Templeton; he is only posing a bit for your edification, and trying to make you think that he is as clever as he looks." "Come now, draw it mild," growled Cedric.

And then he looked discontentedly round the room.

"Where's Dick and the rest of the fellows?
I bet you anything you like, Die, that they are down with Elizabeth at the Pool." Dinah smiled as she rose from the table.

"You are right, dear," she returned composedly, "I saw the whole train following her as usual.
Dick wanted to go with the dog-cart,--he knew his master was expected, but Forbes said it was too hot for the run.