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No sooner were they seated in their carriage than Clarke broke forth in harsh protest "YouPratt's house at this time"

"Why not?" asked Viola, roused by the tone of his voice, which was even less considerate than his words

"Because it will displease him--may possibly alienate him just at a moment e need him most He will not consent to be shut out fros; on the contrary, he is likely to insist on their taking place in his own library Furthermore, I don't see why you are in haste to leave so sumptuous an abode"

"Because I hate him, and all connected with hiust "That is the reason, and reason enough"

"You must not let him know that"

"I don't care if he knows it or not We are not dependent on him or his house"

"Yes, we are! He is most important to all of us until our tests are over and my book in type I need his indorsement besides He is very bitter and vindictive with those whoer him; we can't afford it"

Mrs Lambert mildly protested "I' us if father thinks it best for us to go, and I confess I areeable lately"

Clarke went on: "We must continue to let him think his advice and aid invaluable till our book is out, then we can cut loose from him Our policy--"

Rebellion was in Viola's heart as she cuttingly interrupted: "You speak as if ere in league to cheat hi You have always told ood of the world,' but lately you talk as if they were dedicated to your personal advancement in some way Nohich do you really mean?"

He saw his mistake Once or twice before he had met her complete opposition, and he feared it His voice suppled, becareat contest--one whose issue is to electrify the civilized world--"

"I don't believe it What does the world care about a little speck of huht when he says that converting people to any creed is a thankless task Ask grandfather to let me live my own life He listens to you Tell him I'm tired and--"

"He has promised to be easier on you after we have won our battle"