'You shall write a clear account of what he is wrong in, and I will copy it and send it as mine.' 'Yes, now, directly!' said Elfride, jumping up.

'When will you send it, papa ?' 'Oh, in a day or two, I suppose,' he returned.

Then the vicar paused and slightly yawned, and in the manner of elderly people began to cool from his ardour for the undertaking now that it came to the point.

'But, really, it is hardly worth while,' he said.
'O papa!' said Elfride, with much disappointment.

'You said you would, and now you won't.