"He fought Mr.Evesham's dog and I helped to pull him off." "You, Mrs.Denys!" "Yes, I." She nodded.

"There wasn't much damage done, anyhow to Mike.

I am very, very sorry, Mr.Lorimer.But really Pat is not to blame for this.

Won't you--please--" She stopped, for very decidedly Mr.Lorimer interrupted her.

"I am afraid I cannot agree with you, Mrs.Denys.You may have spoken unadvisedly, but Patrick was aware that in releasing the dog he was acting in direct opposition to my orders.