"But I decline," said Nellie sweetly.
"Then you can look out for another job. I shall tell Hunter I have dismissed you for gross impertinence. That's all I have to say. You may go now."
"Thank you," she said. "But I haven't finished yet. I want to know what is going to be done about the furniture."
"I have nothing more to say to you."
"You must tell Miss Sophy, and she will consult me. So I may as well hear your decision at once."
"I shall have a sale," replied Percy. "My aunt can buy new furniture when she gets to Drivelford. After all, it's not so very much more expensive than moving it."
"You will do nothing of the kind," said Nellie.
Again Percy was tempted to say something rude; and again he yielded. Then an explanation flashed across his mind and he began to laugh.
"I see what it is! My aunt has promised to leave you as much as she can—"
"Then why should I object to her buying the furniture?"