I admired Millicent in that moment. I rose and took her hand.

“Millicent,” I said, “I accept your rebuke. There is nothing further to

be said--just now; but soon----”

She laughed her accustomed laugh, the same old Millicent again.

“I shall be perfectly willing to consider any representations you may

have to make on the subject, Rollo, provided they are forwarded in the

ordinary course. Will you ring for tea?”

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