The Marrow of Tradition · Chapter 10 (2/2)

“Offended me?” she replied, lifting her eyebrows with an air of puzzled surprise. “Why, Mr. Ellis! What could have put such a notion into your head? Oh dear, I think I hear Dodie⁠—I know you’ll excuse me, Mr. Ellis, won’t you? Sister Olivia will be back in a moment; and we’re expecting Aunt Polly this afternoon⁠—if you’ll stay awhile she’ll be glad to talk to you! You can tell her all the interesting news about your friends!”