But his keen disappointment was plainly evident.

He said but little during his stay at the boarding-house and went home early, glum and disconsolate.

At the Parker domicile he found Kenelm and his sister in a heated argument.
"I don't care, Hannah," vowed Kenelm.

"I'm a-goin' to that Fair, no matter if I do have to go alone.

Didn't you tell me I was goin'?
Didn't you put me up to askin' for the day off?
Didn't you--" "Never mind what I did.