Mr. Wilton colored. Miss Wilton gave a triumphant "Humph!" and a muttered "I told you so." Miss Nelson nervously clasped and unclasped her thin hands.
"Basil," said his father after a pause, "you are a very good lad, and I have every trust in you. You have a reason for boldly defying your father's wishes. But when I, who am your father, and know a great deal better than you do what is right and wrong in this matter, desire you once again to tell me all you know, you will, of course, instantly obey me."
"I am deeply and truly sorry, father, but I can't obey you."
"T'ch! no more of this! go to my study this moment, and wait there till I come to you."
CHAPTER XIV.
I SERVE.
aggie," said her governess, early the next morning, "Maggie, dear, wake up at once."