"I can't understand why my uncle should have listened to your advice at all; you must have forced it on him.

I'm sure he didn't know how you got it." "Yes, he did," said the other.

"In fact, it was intended for his room at first.

He was quite pleased with it." "Why did he alter his mind, then ?" inquired the girl.
Mr.Tredgold looked suddenly at the opposite wall, but his lips quivered and his eyes watered.

Miss Drewitt, reading these signs aright, was justly incensed.
"I don't believe it," she cried.
"He said that you didn't know and he did," said Mr.Tredgold, apologetically.