"She is the sister of Dr. Hudson, whom you have seen once or twice at our house."
"And he's a son of the old watchmaker, is he? I did not know that." There was a slight expression of contempt in the young girl's voice.
"He's the son of as honest and honorable a man as ever lived, and is himself an honor to the profession, and will one day be among its brightest lights."
The brother spoke warmly.
"And through him, I suppose, you got acquainted with the sister."
"Rather say, in spite of him, for he was in no haste to introduce me."
"Why did you wish to be introduced?"
"Because I thought her a charming girl."
"A music teacher, and the daughter of an old watchmaker! Why, brother! What has come over you?" There was marked contempt in the sister's voice. "What would Miss Elbert think of this?"
"What difference to me would her thoughts make? None, I assure you. Ella Hudson is far superior to Miss Elbert in everything. There is no comparison between them!"