12/18 "You won't care to stay at home now, perhaps ?" "I don't intend to run away from a girl. Jo can't prevent my seeing her, and I shall stay and do it as long as I like," interrupted Laurie in a defiant tone. I'm disappointed, but the girl can't help it, and the only thing left for you to do is to go away for a time. Where will you go ?" "Anywhere. I don't care what becomes of me," and Laurie got up with a reckless laugh that grated on his grandfather's ear. |