"I thought one had to have a particular kind of brains for business—and begin early, too?"
"I could learn," he said gruffly, after which they were both silent till the harnessing was done.
Then he looked up.
"I'd like to drive you to the bridge—if you're agreeable?"
"Oh, don't trouble yourself, pray!" she said in polite haste.
His brows knit again.
"I know how 'tis—you won't come here again."
Her little face changed.
"I'd like to," she said, her voice wavering, "because papa used to stay here."
He stared at her.