"
She paid no more attention to him than if he had not spoken, and
entered Aun' Suke's domain. There was a mirthful flash in his dark
eyes as he followed her. When she saw him standing in the doorway,
her cold stare, more clearly than words, designated him "intruder."
He steadily returned her gaze, and Aun' Suke, who had been shouting
over freedom the night before, now had the temerity to quiver in all
her vast proportions with amusement.
"Madam," resumed Scoville, removing his hat, "will you give my
orders, or shall I?"
"Your orders, sir! and in my kitchen!"
"Certainly, madam, and my orders in this instance are simply the
dictates of humanity."
"I will see that our men are well cared for. I am not responsible
for the others."
"But I am, and all must fare alike. Cook, prepare a nice light
breakfast for all the wounded men before you do anything else."
"Yes, mars'r, I 'bey you, I sut'ny will."
Scoville strode away to attend to other duties. Mrs. Baron glared
after him and then at Aun' Suke, who at once began her work.
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