Yes, you have my permission to tell her that.

And--I agree with you.

It seems advisable to remove the elder children from her influence without delay.
I shall therefore take steps to do so." Tudor nodded with a shrug of the shoulders.

It did not matter to him in what garb his advice was dressed, so long as it was followed.
"Very well," he said.

"I am now going to settle Gracie, and I shall tell her you have issued a free pardon all round, and no more will be said to anyone.