“I hope you didn't come away before you wanted to,” said Jeremy politely.
“I did not,” said his uncle.
“Is Father very angry?” asked Jeremy.
“It's more than likely he may be. The Town Crier's expensive.”
“I didn't think they'd know,” explained Jeremy. “I meant to get back in time.”
“Your father didn't go to church,” said Uncle Samuel. “So your sins were quickly discovered.”
Jeremy said nothing.
Just as they were climbing Orange Street he said:
“Uncle Samuel, I think I'll be a horse-trainer.”
“Oh, will you?... Well, before you train horses you've got to train yourself. Think of others beside yourself. A fine state you've put your mother into to-night.”