It seems to improve them altogether. I dare say that young
Hardy--"
"Will you understand that I won't have the Hardys mentiond in my house?"
said the captain, looking up. "I'm not interested in their business, and
I will not have it discussed here."
"As you please, John," said his sister, drawing herself up. "It's your
house and you are master here. I'm sure I don't want to discuss them.
Nothing was farther from my thoughts. You understand what your father
says, Kate?"
"Perfectly," said Miss Nugent. "When the desire to talk about the Hardys
becomes irresistible we must go for a walk."
The captain turned in his chair and regarded his daughter steadily. She
met his gaze with calm affection.
"I wish you were a boy," he growled.
"You're the only man in Sunwich who wishes that," said Miss Nugent,
complacently, "and I don't believe you mean it. If you'll come a little
closer I'll put my head on your shoulder and convert you."
"Kate!" said Mrs. Kingdom, reprovingly.
"And, talking about heads," said Miss Nugent, briskly, "reminds me that I
want a new hat.
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