"Introduce me to her," he said commandingly.
Arkwright looked amused and alarmed.

"Not to-night.

All in good time.
She's the grandmother of a young woman I want you to meet.

She's Madam Bowker, and the girl's name is Severence." "I want to meet that old woman," persisted Josh.

Never before had he seen a human being who gave him a sense of doubt as to the superiority of his own will.
"Don't be in too big a hurry for Waterloo," jested Arkwright.