But you will be all right now if you do as you're told." "Thank you," said Jeanie meekly.
He went out with Avery, and the door closed behind them.
Jeanie stole a glance at Piers who was looking decidedly grim.
"Yes," he said in answer.

"I detest him, and he knows it." Jeanie looked a little startled.

"Oh, do you ?" she said.
"Don't you ?" said Piers.
"I--I really don't know.

Isn't it--isn't it wrong to detest anyone!" faltered Jeanie.
"Wrong!" said Piers.

He frowned momentarily, then as suddenly he smiled.
He bent very abruptly and kissed her on the forehead.