"'And Frisby will probably attempt to cover them with bill-posters,' I added, laughing.
"'That,' said Daisy, 'I shall prevent, even at the cost of his life.' And she stood up, looking very determined.
"'Children, children,' protested the professor, 'go to bed—you bother me.'
"Then I turned deliberately to Miss Holroyd.
"'Good-night, Daisy,' I said.
"'Good-night, Dick,' she said, very gently.