When they had gone Eileen turned to Linda with a discontented and aggrieved face.
"In the name of all that's holy, what are you doing or planning to do ?" she demanded.
"Not anything that will cost you a penny beyond my natural rights," said Linda quietly.
"That is not answering my question," said Eileen.

"You're not of age and you're still under the authority of a guardian.

If you can't answer me, possibly you can him.

Shall I send John Gilman to ask what I want to know of you ?" "When did I ever ask you any questions about what you chose to do ?" asked Linda.

"I am merely following the example that you have previously set me.