'And they will.'
'While they are able.'
'And what under heaven is the use and purpose of it all?' exclaimed Mr. Falkirk testily. 'I beg your pardonI know I am not your guardianbut what are you aiming to do?'
'Not to ruin myself. To do that would spoil my plan. There are several thousand people living in that Hollow, Mr. Falkirk.'
'I suppose so.'
'Do you know how they are living?'
'No. What business is it of mine?'
'Miss Kennedy is going this morning to see what business it is of mine.'
Mr. Falkirk pushed himself away from the table and presently left the room. The others mounted without delay and set off.
'When have you been on Jeannie before?' Rollo asked, when they had got quit of the Chickaree woods and were indulging in a good trot along the level country road.