"
"You did!" he exclaimed in utter astonishment; "how? I shouldn't think
you had the strength to grapple with him."
"I didn't, exactly, but before he knew what was coming I hit him a blow
that I think nearly knocked him down;" and she went on to repeat the
whole story for Max's benefit.
The occurrence was the theme of conversation all the way home; and on
their arrival, Mr. Dinsmore and the ladies being found on the veranda,
the case was at once laid before them in all its details.
All were indignant at the treatment Lulu had received, but somewhat
shocked, also, at her retaliation.
"You should not have done that," Mr. Dinsmore said reprovingly; "it was
by no means lady-like. I should not have blamed you for at once vacating
the piano-stool and walking out of the room; but his punishment should
have been left to older and wiser hands."
"There's enough more owing him for older and wiser hands to attend to,"
remarked Lulu; "and I hope it won't be neglected."
An amused smile trembled about the corners of Mr. Dinsmore's mouth; but
only for an instant.
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