"
"I'll be damned first."
"She will be sent away."
"Where I shall see her the easier."
His lordship said this more from perversity than intent, for he had
begun to wish himself clear of the affair--only how was he to give
in to this unbearable clown!
"I will give you till to-morrow to think of it," said Donal, and
opened the door.
His lordship made him no reply, but cast after him a look of
uncertain anger. Donal, turning his head as he shut the door, saw
it:
"I trust," he said, "you will one day be glad I spoke to you
plainly."
"Oh, go along with your preaching!" cried Forgue, more testily than
wrathfully; and Donal went.
In the meantime Eppy had been soundly taken to task by Mrs. Brookes,
and told that if once again she spoke a word to lord Forgue, she
should that very day have her dismissal. The housekeeper thought
she had at least succeeded in impressing upon her that she was in
danger of losing her situation in a way that must seriously affect
her character. She assured Donal that she would not let the foolish
girl out of her sight; and thereupon Donal thought it better to give
lord Forgue a day to make up his mind.
On the second morning he came to the schoolroom when lessons were
over, and said frankly,
"I've made a fool of myself, Mr. Grant! Make what excuse for me you
can. I am sorry. Believe me, I meant no harm.
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