“Probably he really thought so. He is a mere child, you know, and it was his first adventure, before he has outgrown the days of cowardice.”
“He need not have told stories.”
“Depend upon it, he hardly knew that he did so.”
“He had the reporter to help him certainly, and the ‘Rockquay Advertiser’ may not keep to the stern veracity and simplicity of the ‘Pursuivant’.”
“And was proud to interview a live baronet.”
“Then what shall we do—Anna and I, I mean?”
“Write the simple facts to Vale Leston, and then let it alone.”
“To him?”
“Certainly. He would think your speaking mere nagging. Preserve an ominous silence if he speaks. His school-fellows will be his best cure.”
“Well, he did seem ashamed!”