Ought to be at home mending socks or washing their men's clothes." The lady turned sternly on the last speaker.
"Yes," she said; "that's the kind of idea you would hold.

It's getting played out now." George was conscious of slight amusement.

The affair had its humorous side, and, though he was ready to interfere if the women were roughly handled, he did not think they ran any serious risk.

Beamish looked capable of dealing with the situation.
"You don't require to butt in, boys," he said.

"Leave me to talk to these ladies; I guess their intentions are good." He bowed to Mrs.
Nelson.