He ought to have a very good chance with her if only the other fellow could be wiped out." "Then leave her to me!" said Mrs.Ingleton, rising.

"And mind, dear"-- she paused behind her husband's chair and placed large white hands upon his shoulders--"whatever I do, you are not to interfere.
Is that a bargain ?" Ingleton moved again uncomfortably.

"You won't be unkind to the child ?" he said.
"My dear Gilbert, don't you realize that the young lady is more than capable of holding her own against me or anyone else ?" protested Mrs.Ingleton.
"And yet you say you can manage her ?" he said.
"Well, so I can, if you will only trust to my discretion.

What she needs is a little judicious treatment, and that is what I intend to give her.

Come, that is understood, isn't it?
It is perfectly outrageous that she should have ridden roughshod over you so long.
A chit like that! And think how pleasant it will be for everyone when she is settled and provided for.