The Trustees--" "Skip the Trustees," said Mrs.Gallilee.
Mr.Mool skipped.
"In the matter of the guardian," he said, "there is a preliminary clause, in the event of your death or refusal to act, appointing Lady Northlake--" "Skip Lady Northlake," said Mrs.Gallilee.
Mr.Mool skipped.
"You are appointed Miss Carmina's guardian, until she comes of age," he resumed.

"If she marries in that interval--" He paused to turn over a page.

Not only Mrs.Gallilee, but Ovid also, now listened with the deepest interest.
"If she marries in that interval, with her guardian's approval--" "Suppose I don't approve of her choice ?" Mrs.Gallilee interposed.
Ovid looked at his mother--and quickly looked away again.

The restless little terrier caught his eye, and jumped up to be patted.

Ovid was too pre-occupied to notice this modest advance.