[The Terrible Twins by Edgar Jepson]@TWC D-Link bookThe Terrible Twins CHAPTER XIII 12/12
Then he heaved a sigh of relief and added: "Well, that's all right.
And now I hope you'll do all the fishing you want to." "Certainly not; I can't allow them to fish your water any more," said Mrs.Dangerfield sternly. "Oh, but really," said Sir James with a harried air. "No," said Mrs.Dangerfield; and she held out her hand. "But you'll have some tea--after that hot walk!" cried Sir James. "No, thank you, I must be getting home," said Mrs.Dangerfield firmly. Sir James did not press her to stay; he saw that her mind was made up. He opened the door of the drawing-room, and they filed out.
As Erebus passed out, she turned and made a hideous grimace at him.
She was desirous that he should not overrate her apology..
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