Janet rose to go.
"We must wait and hear papa's report," she said, as she took her leave.
Tora Smith escorted her to the door, kissed her, and, returning, said, with a snap of her fingers:
"I don't care that for 'papa's report.' Jan is really too absurd."
"It's nice to see her——"
"Oh, delightful. I hate dutiful people!"
"You think just as much of your father."
"We happen to agree in our opinions, but papa always tells me to use my own judgment. Are you going to see Mr. Bannister?"
"Yes, I think so. He won't hurt me, and he may subscribe to the hunt."
"No; he may even improve you."