And I took him at his word then
and there. I've got some money put by, and the squire can put up the
rest. Do you think your brother will mind?"
"Muff!" she said. "Oh no! He never minds anything."
"I'll buy him out too then some day, and we'll make that mine a going
concern, Juliet. I'll teach those men to use their brains instead of
being led by these infernal revolutionists. They shall learn that those
who fight for themselves alone never get there. I'll teach 'em the rules
of the game. They shall learn to be sportsmen."
Juliet's eyes were shining. "Bravo, Dick!" she said softly.
He met her look. "You'll have to help me, sweetheart," he said.
She gave him her hands. "I will help you in all that you do,
Dick," she said.
It was at this point that Columbus, who had been sitting a little apart
with his back turned, got up, shook himself vigorously as if to give
warning of his approach, and went to Juliet.
He set his paws against her with a loud pathetic yawn.
She bent over him. "Oh, poor Columbus! He's so bored! Do you want to go
home, my Christopher?"
"Poor chap!" said Dick. "It is rather hard to be dragged away on someone
else's honeymoon whether you want to or not.
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