“No, I don’t want you. Somebody’s at the door. If they want you, they’re welcome to you.”
“Do you want me to go to the door?”
“Of course I do. What else are you here for? Start yourself, quick!”
Silly stepped across the room, and opened a door, and passed into the front entry.
“Here, you! mind! I’m busy, and don’t want to see anybody. Shut that door!”
Silly slammed the door after her. Then the captain heard a scream, and Silly’s voice.
“O, you dear little thing! I must hug you! Come right in.”
The door flew open.
“Didn’t I tell you I wouldn’t see anybody?” shouted the captain.