He was so cool about it, and so determined, that Daisy was staggered. He stood holding her hand and waiting for her answer.
"Mamma—"
Daisy came to a great stop. The doctor waited.
"It was about the little girl."
"Very well. Go on, Daisy."
He took up his cup of tea now and began to sip it. Poor Daisy! She had never been more bewildered in her life.
"What about the little girl?"
"Mamma—doesn't want me to teach her."
"Is it so favourite an amusement?"
"No, sir—" said Daisy hesitatingly.