Still, I truly believe that it would be best for
you and aunt to go with us this evening."
"No," said Mr. Baron, "I've settled that."
"Haven't you negroes that you can trust to take the stock off into
the woods for concealment?"
"After Chunk's rascality I won't trust any of them."
"Well, I shall adopt that plan at our place this morning, and leave
as little of value within reach as I can help."
By a sort of tacit agreement it was thought best not to say anything
to Miss Lou except as Mrs. Whately broached the subject, it being
believed that a quiet ignoring of her will and a manifest purpose to
carry out their own would have the most weight in breaking down her
opposition. Indeed it was a shrewd policy, hard for the young girl
to bear up against. Mrs. Baron had been enjoined not to cross her in
little things. The busy housekeeper was too preoccupied to do so had
she been disposed, but it troubled and incensed the girl to the last
degree to see her bustling about, preparing for the wedding as if it
would take place as a matter of course.
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