'Um! So I understand you catch all that come in your way?'
'Only the fish, sir. But you should have heard the people thereupon! One cried, "Happy fish!"—and another, "Happy Miss Kennedy!"—And yet I suppose we had both of us known more ecstatic moments.'
'And what is your impression of fishing parties, judging from this specimen?'
'O, I was amused, of course. But the brook was delicious. You know, it was all new to me, Mr. Falkirk.'
'Like the fairy-tale you wanted?' said her guardian smiling.
She smiled, too, but her answer was only a sweet, 'Are you glad to see me here, sir?'
'I am glad if you are glad, Miss Hazel. I did not suspect that any genie or enchanter had got hold of you yet.'
'Only "if," ' she said to herself. 'I wonder how it feels to have anybody care for one very much!' But no word of that came out.
'Are you glad to get home, Miss Hazel?'
'Yes, sir. The drive was rather stupid.'