“‘Challenged!’ said Sue.
“‘Yes.’
“‘What is that?’
“‘Why, Simon Ruffin, for instance, might say, ‘Mr. Peg is an old enemy of mine—he has a spite against me; he would not be a fair judge in my case.’ That would be challenging your father as an improper juryman, and he would he put out of the jury.’
“‘But father isn’t anybody’s enemy,’ said Sue.
“‘No, I know he isn’t,’ said Roswald, smiling; ‘but that’s an instance. Will you have some more pie, Sue?’
“‘No, thank you. I’ll put these things away, and see if mother wants anything; and then, if she don’t, I’ll come down, and we’ll talk.’
“While Sue cleared away the dishes, Roswald mended the fire.
“‘You may as well let the table stand, Sue,’ said he; ‘we shall want it again.’
“‘Why, are you coming to eat with me again?’ said Sue, laughing.