As he certainly did not wish to quarrel with Morton, having always taken Reginald's side in the family disputes, he thought that he would say a civil word in passing, and, if possible, apologise.

When Morton came up he raised his hand to his head and did open his mouth, though not pronouncing any word very clearly.

Morton looked at him as grim as death, just raised his hand, and then passed on with a quick step.

Larry was displeased; but the other was so thoroughly a gentleman,--one of the Mortons, and a man of property in the county,--that he didn't even yet wish to quarrel with him.

"What the deuce have I done ?" said he to himself as he walked on--"I didn't tell her not to go up to the house.