"
"That's all right, Captain Nemo. There's plenty of time--and it
doesn't make any difference, anyhow." For all his light manner and
careless chatter, Larry had a sense that Dick had been sizing him up
all this while; that, in fact, to do this was the real purpose of the
present call. Dick slipped to his feet. "If you're just now a bit shy
on duds, as I understand you are, why, we're about the same size. Tell
Judkins what you want, and make him give you plenty. What time you
got?"
"Just ten o'clock."
"By heck--time a farmer was pulling on his overalls and going forth to
his dew-gemmed toil!"
"And time for me to be seeing your sister," said Larry, rising.
"Come on. I'm a good seneschal, or major domo, or what you like--and
I'll usher you into her highness's presence."
A moment later Larry was pushed through the library door and Dick
announced in solemn tone:
"Senorita--Mademoiselle--our serene, revered, and most high sister
Isabel, permit us to present our newest and most charming friend,
Captain Nemo."
"Dick," exclaimed Miss Sherwood, "get out of here and get yourself
into some clothes!"
"Listen to that!" complained Dick. "She still talks to me as though I
were her small brother. Next thing she'll be ordering me to wash
behind my ears!"
"Get out, and shut the door after you!"
The reply was Dick's stately exit and the sharp closing of the door.
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