I rather fancied from the way he smiled that he had taken a liking to Dick upon the spot. I did so hope he had.
"Then perhaps you'll lend me a hand in chucking this man Miller through the window. He's almost a size too large for me. Come inside here."
We all trooped back into the morning-room, Mr Sanford and Dick in front. Dick pointed to the Ogre.
"You see that individual. His name's Miller. He's taken possession of the place as though it belongs to him; he's made free with my mother's property and papers; and when I ask him to leave the house he talks about treating me to a good sound thrashing."
"He does, does he? Is he a relation of yours?"
"Relation! He's not even an acquaintance. He came here uninvited when my mother lay dead, took advantage of the state of mind we were in to gain a footing in the house, and now we can't get rid of him."
Mr Sanford turned to me.
"Is it your wish, Miss Boyes, that this person should leave the house?"
"It is very much my wish. He knows it is."
"You hear, sir. I hope it is not necessary to emphasise the wish which Miss Boyes has expressed so clearly."