Edward’s blue eyes took on a steely look.
“You are mistaken,” he said quietly.
“I tell you I am not mistaken,” began the other, when Miss Campbell interfered.
“Edward,” she said, in her gentlest and most charming manner, “this would be a good place to land and have our tea. Perhaps these young people will join us.”
The girl in the other boat turned toward her gratefully.
“Oh, thank you,” she said, “we should love to.”
“That will be very nice,” answered Miss Campbell. “An excellent way to celebrate a well-fought battle,” she added, blinking her blue eyes a little mischievously.
“It will be impossible, Georgiana,” said Clarence, “I have an engagement at the hotel at five o’clock.”
“An engagement!” she exclaimed. “Why you don’t know anyone to make an engagement with.”
“Is it any of your business one way or the other?” he replied angrily.