"It is this incorrigible flippancy of which I have to complain.

Miss Wylie only varies it by downright insubordination." Mr.Jansenius too was scandalized.

His fine color mounted at the idea of his screaming.

"Tut, tut!" he said, "you must be serious, and more respectful to Miss Wilson.

You are old enough to know better now, Agatha--quite old enough." Agatha's mirth vanished.