She burst out at him like, as Captain Obed said afterward, “an August thunder tempest.”
“Misunderstand!” she repeated. “I don't misunderstand. I understand quite well. Don't speak to me again.”
The door closed behind her. Thankful, after an instant's hesitation, hurried out after her.
“Excuse me, gentlemen,” said Daniels, and followed Mrs. Barnes.
Captain Obed turned to his friend.
“For the Lord sakes, John!” he shouted. “What in the everlastin' do you mean? What did you let her go that way for? Why didn't you tell her you wouldn't do it?”
But Kendrick paid not the slightest attention. He was gazing at the door through which Emily and Thankful had disappeared. His face was white.
“John,” repeated the captain.
“Hush!” ordered John. He strode to the door and opened it.
“Emily!” he cried. “Emily!”