“That is your final decision, sir?” asked Larry, his voice trembling as he strove to control himself.
“My final decision,” stormed the Major. “Yes, if you ever dare speak to me of her, or of marrying, I’ll cut you off without a penny. She only wants my money, anyhow. She’s like all the rest of the Baldwin’s. She’s been trying to trap you and get a hold on my money.”
“I won’t listen even to your slandering her,” said Larry rapidly. “I can work. I can support her without your help. I’ll marry her and prove to you that what you say about her is false.”
He turned quickly and started for the door.
“Hey, aren’t you ever coming?” shouted Winans.
“Coming,” cried Larry, striving to conceal his emotion.
He turned his face quickly as he opened the door. The Major, looking apoplectic had sunk into a chair and did not meet his gaze. For ten minutes Major Lawrence remained motionless. Then suddenly he slapped his leg.
“By George,” he ejaculated, “I believe that little game cock would do it. I’ve got to get busy and see that girl.”
He arose quickly, and bustled out to meet Lattiser.