I always thought well of Mr.
Wrent." "Rhoda doesn't seem to share your sentiments," said Denzil drily.
"No, I don't!" cried the servant, frowning.

"I hated Mr.Wrent!" "Why did you hate him ?" "Never you mind, sir," retorted Rhoda grimly.

"I hated him." "Yet he bought you this cloak." "No, he didn't!" contradicted the girl.

"He got it from the lady!" "What!" cried Lucian sharply.

"Are you sure of that ?" "I can't exactly swear to it," replied Rhoda, hesitating, "but it was this way: The lady wore a cloak like that, and I admired it awful.