"Oh, just as you like, of course," said the girl, rising; "I don't think we should have done your charge any harm."
"I am sure you would not mean to," answered Agnes gravely—so gravely that Miss Radnor flushed angrily.
"Are we such undesirable acquaintances?"
"I did not mean that," answered Agnes, raising her eyes steadily, "but it is so difficult in these days to keep in the path——"
"What path?" she asked impatiently.
"The narrow path that leadeth to Life," Agnes answered very low. "Do not be vexed with me, we are strangers, and may never meet again; but we do want to keep in that, cost what it may."
Miss Radnor laughed haughtily. "I had no idea you were so religious!" she exclaimed. "I beg your pardon for coming; good-day."
With that she swept out of the room, followed by Tom, who only gave Hugh a passing grimace, which Hugh was at a loss to interpret. Did it mean sympathy with him, or with his sister?
"Hugh," said Agnes, "you should have told me."
"I never thought there would be another word. What a hateful girl, Agnes."