"But the Eyesore ran away! Who's—?" he shouted.
Sir Peter recovered breath enough to gasp, "Hold your tongue!"
"Well, but, Doctor Sternroyd—" protested Basil.
"Hold your silly tongue, sir!" cried the Doctor to Basil's infinite amazement.
Jack disappeared into the Antiquary's house and the Antiquary himself stood at the door waving his umbrella like a sword. Caroline turned to Marjolaine. "You're a good little girl," she said, kindly. "Here's a six-penny bit." Marjolaine, quite equal to the occasion, received it with a fourth curtsey, and a modest "Thank you, my Lady."
I think Caroline had some idea of following into Doctor Sternroyd's house to see that her ancient protégé was well bestowed, but just as she got to the gate the Doctor slammed the door violently in her face; and the whole Walk took its cue from him, so that as Caroline passed along the Walk haughtily tossing her head, every window was closed with a bang, and every door was slammed with a bang, bang, bang, bang, bang!
And Marjolaine and the Admiral sat under the tree and shouted with laughter!
CHAPTER XI
POMANDER WALK TAKES A DISH OF TEA
