"What are you going to do about Bee's trouble, sir?" he asked abruptly.
His father gave him an amused smile.
"I haven't decided," he said. "Have you anything useful to suggest?"
"I feel that you ought to put it right."
"Can you tell me how?"
"No. Of course, it's a delicate matter; but you have a wider knowledge and experience."
"Umh!" the Colonel grunted. "Why do you conclude that your sister's wrong?"
"I know the man. He's not the kind she thinks."
"Your mother saw the woman, and heard what she said."
"There's been a mistake," Lance persisted. "I've a suspicion that somebody may have put her up to it."