“Yes,” said Adrien.
“Yes, and all he paid for he owns.”
“Yes.”
“Well, that's all there is to it.”
“Oh, pardon me—there is a good deal more—”
“Well, well, children, we shall not discuss the subject any further. Shall we all go up for coffee?”
“These are very radical views you are advancing, Adrien,” said her father, rising from his chair. “You must be careful not to say things like that in circles where you might be taken seriously.”
“Seriously, Daddy? I was never more serious in my life.” She put her arm through her father's. “I must give you some books, some reports to read, I see,” she said, laughing up into his face.
“Evidently,” said her father, “if I am to live with you.”
“I wonder what Captain Jack would think of these views,” said Rupert, dropping into step with Patricia as they left the dining room together.