"Why did you not stay upstairs?" he asked.
"I didn't think I need."
"Well, you must eat a good breakfast."
This was by no means what Theodosia had looked for: and she tossed her head.
"Mamsie says Lettice is a wicked girl. Is she?" asked Keith, glancing from one to another. "Mamsie says she has taken a lot of money that belongs to somebody else." The spoilt home-boy was childish for his years, in voice and mode of expression. Theodosia did her best to keep him a permanent baby.
"Theodosia!" The Doctor spoke sternly.
"Keith gives his own version of affairs," she answered carelessly. "Children are always outspoken."
"You had no business to say a word to him about the matter. I told you that it was to go no further."
Theodosia tossed her head again, with no sign of regret or submission.
"Did Lettice do it?" asked the boy.