"Get out," he replied laconically.
"And leave me?"
"I don't know about you, but I mean to leave the elephant. I don't wish to start a bigger circus than I have on hand already."
"But would it be quite right to our hostess?" expostulated her niece.
"If you've any conscientious scruples on the subject, you can stay and tend the beast. I'm leaving by the first train."
"But it's your elephant."
"Of course it is, and I've a right to do what I choose with it. I mean to leave it to Lady Melton, in payment for my board and lodging. After the way she's treated me I don't want to owe her anything."
"Really, Mr. Allingford——" began his companion.
"Now look here," he retorted; "would you want an elephant tagging you round on your honeymoon?"
"Well, no, I don't think I should," she replied, laughing.