"_Ayah_ says the man who did it will be hanged if they catch him," she said.

"If it is the Rajah, will you manage so as I can go and see?
I should like to." "Tessa!" exclaimed Stella.
Tessa turned flushed cheeks and shining eyes upon her.

"I would!" she declared stoutly.

"I would! There's nothing wrong in that.

He's a horrid man.