Two days after Hubert went out of doors for the first time, Billy appeared at the McAlisters', demanding Theodora. She was long in presenting herself; and, when she came down, her face was flushed and her lips a little unsteady.
"Hullo, Ted! Come for a ride?"
"Don't feel like it."
"My head aches."
"The air will do it good. It's a fine day. Come on."
"But I can't."
Billy looked perplexed.
"What's the row, Ted? Have I done anything?"
"Of course not."