But here the case was different.

Hitherto he had been trying to make Peter do something.

Now the boot was on the other leg, and Watts saw therein a chance for some fun.

He therefore continued to stand still, as they had all done since Peter had exploded his first speech, and began to whistle.

Both men, with that selfishness common to the sex, failed entirely to consider whether Miss Pierce was enjoying the incident.
"I think," remarked Miss Pierce, "that I will leave you two to settle it, and run on with the rest." "Don't," spoke Peter quickly.