Selwyn indignantly, turning upon
me with a fiery eye.
"Every one recollects the immortal exploits of Robin and his 'merrie
men,'" I continued, "and you will, of course, remember that they
had a habit of capturing the sheriff and tying him up to trees and
things. Naturally the Imp did not proceed to that extreme. He
contented himself with merely capturing the Sheriff's hat - I think
that you will agree that those 'ambushes' worked line a charm, Mr.
Selwyn?"
"Miss Elizabeth," he said, disdaining any reply, "I am aware of the
af - affection you lavish upon your nephew; I hope that you will
take measures to restrain him from such pranks - such very
disgraceful pranks - in the future. I myself should suggest a
change of companionship [here he glanced at me] as the most salutary
method. Good-afternoon, Miss Elizabeth." So saying, Mr. Selwyn
raised his hat, bowed stiffly to me, and turning upon an indignant
heel, strode haughtily away.
"Well!" exclaimed Lisbeth, with a look of very real concern.
"Very well, indeed!" I nodded; "we are alone at last.
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