"Daisy must be withdrawn entirely from the associations which have taken possession of her—if it is possible. The very best thing for her in my opinion would be to send her to a boarding school. Unless you wish your daughter to grow up a confirmed réligieuse, Mr. Randolph. Do you wish that?"
"I have not considered it. What do you suppose Daisy will do to harm herself, at this place Dr. Sandford speaks of?"
"Some absurdity, that just cherishes the temper she is in."
"Quite as likely"—to wear it out, Mr. Randolph was going to say; but some remembrance of Daisy came up and stopped him.
"Good evening!" said the doctor, rising to his feet.
"Are you going, Dr. Sandford?"
"Yes."
"Then you recommend that we let Daisy go to this place, and alone?"
"In my capacity of physician I should order it," said the doctor with a smile; "only, I do not like to give orders and have them dishonoured."
Off he went.