Mr. Force found nothing to say to this.
Wynnette came to her father’s assistance.
“We shall visit, among other interesting places, Arundel Castle, the seat of your ancestors for centuries past, Miss Sibby.”
“Hush, honey! You don’t say as you’ll go there?”
“As sure as the Lord permits us, we will, Miss Sibby.”
“And see it?”
“Yes, and see it.”
“With your own eyes?”
“Well, no,” gravely replied Wynnette, “not with our own eyes, because we might have to stretch them too wide to take in a view of the great stronghold of the great ducal house. We propose to hire some stout, able-bodied eyes for the occasion!”
“And now you are laughing at me, Miss Wynnette! You are always laughing heartiest inside when you’re a looking solemnest outside! But you ralely are gwine to visit ’Rundel Cassil?”