“You heard what I had to say to him!”
“Yes, I heard it.”
“And you see that he has no answer!”
“Yes, yes, please go!” Lanny kept shoving his exuberant relative out into the hall.
A parting shot: “Mark my words, Robbie Budd — it's the end of your world!”
“Good-by, Uncle Jesse!” and Lanny shut the door.
VIII
He came back into the room. His father was staring in front of him, frowning darkly. Lanny wondered: was the storm going to be turned upon him? And how much of it was left!
“Now, see here!” exclaimed the elder. “Have you learned your lesson from this?”
“Yes, indeed, Robbie; more than one lesson.” Lanny's tone was full of conviction.