"What's the matter, Joshua?" asked Mrs. Drummond, observing the scowl upon his face.
"Matter enough! That beggar has been insulting me."
"What beggar? I haven't seen any beggar about," answered Mrs. Drummond.
"You know who I mean,—that upstart, Conrad."
"What's he been doing? I'm sure he's a very gentlemanly young man."
"Oh, yes, that's just the way. You take his part against your own son," said Joshua, bitterly.
"What's he been doing? You haven't told me."
"He pitched into me, and tried to knock me over."
"What for? I am surprised to hear it, he seems so polite and well-bred."