"It was not such a serious matter as all that.

If you want my opinion, I think it was a mistake--a small mistake--on your part; nothing more." "But that wasn't all," said Dinah, looking away from him and quickening her pace, "I--I have offended your brother too." "Good heavens!" said Scott.

"And is that serious too ?" "Don't laugh!" protested Dinah.

"Of course it's serious.

He--he won't even look at me this morning." The sound of tears came suddenly into her voice.