"But how will you manage about your writing?"
"I shall get another secretary--indeed, I have already engaged one."
Frederic Vernon hardly knew how to take this announcement. It was certainly a favorable change for him, as his salary would be continued, and his time would all be at his own disposal.
"I am afraid you are angry with me, aunt?" he said.
"Say dissatisfied."
"But----"
"The fact is, I have thought it best to employ one who was not related to me. You have taken advantage of the relationship to slight my interests. My new secretary is not likely to do that."
"Who is he? Where did you find him?"
"His name is Robert Frost. As to where I found him, I do not consider it necessary to answer that question."
"Is he in the house?"