He would have been still more indignant had he known that Keith was allowed that privilege.
As for Keith, he was looking out for an opportunity to avail himself of the father's permission; not very hopefully, but still not in entire despair; thinking that clever courting might perhaps win her in the end.
And he felt that she was worth much effort and long waiting for.
The afternoon passed quickly and the party broke up early, partly because of the necessary preparations for to-morrow's wedding.

The Oaks family, having the most of that to attend to, were the first to leave, and the others soon followed..