L. Frank Baum

“ Colonel Hathaway had stayed because he noted the leading look in Mary Louise's eyes. He was himself interested in Alora and indignant over her evident neglect. For her sake he would bear the insolence of his host, an insolence he recognized as characteristic of the man. ”

“ Will you let Alora come to us for ever Sunday, as our guest? We will drive here and get her the day after to- morrow—that's Saturday, you know—and fetch her home on Monday."
"No," said Jason Jones.
"Oh, why not, father?" pleaded the girl.
"You've no fit clothes. I don't want you hanging around Sorrento," he replied.
"It will be a nice change for your daughter and it will give us much pleasure to entertain her," said Mary Louise.
"It's a capital idea," declared the Colonel positively, and looking the other man straight in the eye he added: "I am sure you will withdraw your objections, Mr. ”