CHAPTER II.
AN EXPLOSION.
It was settled that August was to be quietly discharged at the end of his month, which was Saturday night.

Neither he nor Julia must suspect any opposition to their attachment, nor any discovery of it, indeed.
This was settled by Mrs.Anderson.She usually settled things.

First, she settled upon the course to be pursued.

Then she settled her husband.
He always made a show of resistance.

His dignity required a show of resistance.