Blair’s face flushed. “I did wrong. But I did not expect you, Captain Allen who prides himself on his chivalry, to shelter himself behind a girl.” She bowed low, and turned away in apparent disdain, enjoying the success of her shot.
Just at that moment Miss Thomasia joined them.
“What are you two quarrelling about?” The next moment she glanced at Steve and a troubled look came into her eyes.
“Nothing. We aren’t quarrelling, are we Blair?” Steve held out his hand in sign of peace.
“Yes. Steve has just charged——”
Steve began to make signs to Blair.
“—Steve has just charged,” proceeded Miss Blair, ignoring his efforts to stop her, “that all his shortcomings are due to the example set him by a woman.”
“They all do it, my dear, from Adam down,” said Miss Thomasia, placidly.
Her sex was to be defended even against her idol.