3/19 It's no good opposing young people, when they will have their own way at last.' 'I sha'n't send for you to consult with again. Mother, go and bring Netta here, and let us see what she has to say for herself.' 'My dear Davy, would it not be better to speak to her privately ?' 'Not a bit. I can't say a word when I am alone with her, but I could give her a bit of my mind when you are all present. Why don't you go, and not stand looking as if you was as much by the head as brother Jo.' Poor Mrs Prothero perceived that her husband was determined to have Netta publicly reprimanded, so, much against her will, she left the room. Rowland was preparing to follow, not liking the prospect of a scene, when his father peremptorily called him back. |