"Yes, of course. It was a very natural thing to feel."
"Was it?"
"In fact, all things considered, it does you credit."
"Then you'll accept my apology?"
"I accept your apology," Brat said gravely, and they shook hands.
She did not immediately put her arm through his as Ruth would have done. She walked beside him in a grown-up fashion, talking politely about the chances of Honey's foal in the market, and what it should be called. The matter of the name was such an absorbing and exciting one that presently she forgot her self-consciousness, so that by the time they reached the house she was chattering unreservedly.
As they crossed the wide gravel sweep, Bee came to the door and stood there watching them come.
"You are going to be late for dinner, you two," she said.
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So Brat took possession of Latchetts and of everyone in it, with the exception of Simon.