"To a thief and a coward!" murmured Mr. Rodney, in a reproachful and yet tender tone.
"To a man who wanted to throw you out of the window!" said Chloe.
"He was my guest and my hero."
"Very well."
Mrs. Verulam advanced to the bed of sprouts.
"Good-bye, Mr. Bush," she said.
The paragon turned up a worm.
"Mr. Bush, good-bye."
"Jacob!" called the paragon.
"Darn it all, I hear ye!" piped Mr. Minnidick. "What d'ye want a-now?"