Diana meanwhile was looking out of the window. “Why, there’s Uncle Marcus!” she exclaimed. “What in the world has he come for?”
As Uncle Marcus jumped out of the car a thought struck her. “Aunt Elsie,” she said, “you are to say nothing to Uncle Marcus, swear—promise—I trust to you—here is your chance—promise!”
“What do you mean? I know nothing.”
“That is not the point: you are not to discuss me! I won’t have it! Promise? Darling—I love you so—promise!”
Aunt Elsie promised; Diana had taken her middle stump with a “googlie.” Rebecca came to say, would Miss Carston see Mr. Maitland for a few moments? He had come from Scotland on purpose?
Miss Carston would see Mr. Maitland, and this—according to Diana—is what happened—
XIX
A PLAY IN ONE ACT
Dramatis Personæ
| Miss Carston | Aunt Elsie | ||
| Mr. Maitland | Uncle Marcus | ||
| Marcus | Dogs | ||
| Dinah | |||
| Peggy | |||