So, unwilling to deprive them of the apple of their several eyes, I have generously consented to accompany them.

But you needn't pine for company," he added, with a mischievous glance at Lloyd.
"Alex Shelby expects to spend most of the summer with the old doctor, and he'll be a brother to you all, if you'll allow it." Lloyd made no answer, so he proceeded to make several more teasing remarks about Alex, not knowing what had taken place before.

He even ventured to repeat the warning about her keeping within her own bailiwick, as Bernice's friendship was not the kind that could stand much strain.
To his surprise Lloyd made no answer, but, setting her lips together angrily, rose and went into the house, her head high and her cheeks flushed.
"Whew!" he exclaimed, with a soft whistle.

"What hornet's nest have I stirred up now ?" Joyce and Betty exchanged glances, each waiting for the other to make the explanation.

Then Joyce asked: "Didn't you see the way Bernice snubbed her last night at the gate, when we left The Beeches ?" "Nary a snub did I see.