"I have no right to say Reginald."
"Yes, you have a sister's right!"
"Let me go!" said Rose, imperiously. "I ought not to be here."
"I don't see why. It is very pleasant to have you here. You haven't told me yet that you forgive me."
"Of course I forgive you. It's of no consequence. Will you let me go, Mr. Stanford?"
"Don't be in such a hurry. I told you I had fifty things to—"
He stopped short. The drawing-room door had opened, and Captain Danton's voice could be heard talking to his two companions at billiards.
"All deserted," said the Captain; "I thought we should find the girls here. Come in. I dare-say somebody will be along presently."
"Oh, let me go!" cried Rose, in dire alarm. "Papa may come in here. Oh, pray—pray let me go!"
"If I do, will you promise to be good friends with me in the future?"