Joey repeated a single remark four
times, without being heard by either of his companions. It referred to
a joyful reunion and a mug of ale.
At length Ruby gave over rhapsodizing on the tallness, the broadness
and the elegance of their visitor, and rushed to the hall door.
Raising her voice, she called out to some one down the hall:
"Millie!"
"Yes, Miss Ruby," came the instantaneous response, suggesting a
surprised propinquity.
"Goodness! I thought you were downstairs--But never mind! Don't forget
what I told you about the new radishes."
"No, Miss Ruby, they shall not be forgot," said the trim little maid,
bobbing in the doorway.
"Mr. Jenison likes his waffles crisp," added Miss Noakes. To David she
said: "I love waffles and honey for lunch, don't you?"
"I do," responded David. "But I didn't know I was to stop for lunch."
"Father, didn't you tell him?" demanded Ruby.
"I surely did," prevaricated Joey; "but you were both talking so 'ard
he didn't 'ear me."
During luncheon, which was blissfully served by Millie, David took
occasion to compliment Ruby on her good looks, her success and her
prospects.
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