Chapter 10

“Don’t argue with _me_, Doss. Clear up that mess and leave the bush alone. I don’t know what Georgiana will say when she sees how you have hacked it to pieces. Really, I’m surprised at you. And to do it without consulting _me_!” “The bush is mine,” muttered Valancy. “What’s that? What did you say, Doss?” “I only said the bush was mine,” repeated Valancy humbly. Mrs. Frederick turned without a word and marched back into the house. The mischief was done now. Valancy knew she had offended her mother deeply and would n…