"I hope I haven't got three eyes or two noses, or anything of that sort, to make you single me out for special observation."

"But I am the ogre—the ogre of the whole place. I am Irene Ashleigh."

"Miss Carter is quite well and happy at the Singletons', and they just adore her, and Irene ought to apologize to her. I mean to make her when I get the chance. Perhaps not to-day. Anyhow, may we go?"

"Good gracious me! Kind actions!" said Irene.

"My governess, of course, and your sister."

"It was a booby-trap. You look beautiful, James!" said Irene.

"I quite agree with what you say," replied Laura in her quiet voice, "and my only remedy is this: don't take the least notice of her."