Of course he would have provided for her too.' Sarratt had flushed hotly; but he spoke good-naturedly.
'Well, that was a miss for her--I quite see that.

But after all we can help her a bit.

We shall always feel that we must look after her.

And why shouldn't she herself marry ?' Nelly laughed.
'Never! She hates men.' There was a silence a moment.

And then Sarratt said, rather gravely--'I say, darling, if she's going to make you miserable while I am away, hadn't we better make some other arrangement?
I thought of course she would be good to you, and look after you! Naturally any sister would, that was worth her salt!' And he looked down indignantly on the little figure beside him.