He was gazing at the door
through which Emily and Thankful had disappeared. His face was white.
"John," repeated the captain.
"Hush!" ordered John. He strode to the door and opened it.
"Emily!" he cried. "Emily!"
There was no answer. John waited a moment and then turned and walked to
the window, where he raised the shade and stood looking out.
"John," said the captain again.
"Hush! Don't say anything to me now."
So Captain Obed did not speak. A few minutes later the dining-room door
opened and Mr. Daniels entered. His expression was one of complete, not
to say malicious, satisfaction. John turned at the opening of the door.
"Emily," he began. Then, seeing Daniels, he remained silent, looking at
him.
"Kendrick," said Heman, with dignity, "in the matter which we have just
been discussing you will hereafter deal with me. That is Mrs. Barnes'
wish and also Miss Howes'."
John did not reply. Once more he walked to the door and opened it.
"Miss Howes!" he called. "Emily! If you will let me explain--Emily!"
"I'll go fetch her," declared Captain Obed. John pushed him back.
"Don't interfere, Captain," he said, sharply. "Emily!"
No answer. Daniels made the next remark.
"I'm afraid you don't get the situation, Kendrick," he said. "Neither
Miss Howes nor Mrs. Barnes cares to see you or speak with you. After
this you are to deal with me. They have asked me, as a FRIEND,"
emphasizing the word, "to act as their representative in this and all
matters.
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