Mrs.Gaddesden was to have the South rooms.
'I said the East rooms!' 'But I thought--' Elizabeth began, in consternation.
'You thought wrong,' said the Squire cuttingly.

'Do not trouble yourself.

I will tell Forest' Elizabeth coloured crimson, and went on with her work.

The Squire rang the bell.

But before Forest could answer it, there was a quick step in the passage, and Desmond came bursting in.
'Pater, I say! it's too fine! You can't frowst all day at this nonsense.