"Make a motion," said Donald.
"Breakfast at eight, dinner at one, tea at six; will these hours suit all? If not, let us have objections."
"Speak now, or forever hold your peace," said Charlie. "They suit me well enough if the rule be not too rigidly enforced, so as to interfere with pleasuring."
"I didn't mean they should do that," said Mary; "they are only to be a general guide."
"And if anybody happens to indulge in an extra morning nap, what's to be the penalty?"
"A cold and lonely breakfast, I suppose. Perhaps to wash his own dishes besides."
"All in favor of the hours named for meals please signify it by saying aye," said Donald.
"Aye!" from every tongue.
"Anything else, Miss Keith?" he asked.
"Just one thing more," she answered, speaking with a sudden seriousness, and in a low, almost tremulous tone that sobered them all instantly.