Come."
For the first time since the opening of this scene Cap'n Amazon
displayed trouble. He turned to look at Louise, and she thought his
countenance expressed apprehension--as though he feared she might go.
"Come!" commanded Mrs. Conroth again. "This is no fit place for you;
it never _has_ been fit!"
"Avast, there, ma'am!" growled the captain, at last stung to retort.
"You are an old villain!" declared Aunt Euphemia.
"He's an old pirate!" concluded Betty Gallup. Here Louise found her
voice--and she spoke with decision.
"I shall stay just the same, aunt. I am satisfied that you all
misjudge Captain Amazon." His face--the sudden flash of gratitude in
it--thanked her.
"Louise!" cried her aunt.
"You better come away, Miss Lou," said Betty. "The constable'll git
that old pirate; that's what'll happen to him."
"Stop!" exclaimed Louise. "I'll listen to no more. I do not believe
these things you say. And neither of you can prove them. I'm going to
bed. Good-night, Aunt Euphemia," and she marched out of the room.
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