You are impossible, Rupert said. I have half a mind to take you straight to the woodshed and blister your behind. Lily wasn't worried; she knew her brother didn't have a violent bone in his body. Good night, Rupert, she said, and then she turned and walked down the path to the gate. Lily! Rupert shouted after her. You come back here this instant! Do give my regards to Winola! she called back, practically singing the words. Finding
In a playful exchange, Rupert expresses his frustration towards Lily, teasing her about the possibility of punishing her. However, Lily remains unfazed by his words, confident in her brother's nature and knowing he would never follow through with such threats. She bids him goodnight and begins to walk away, demonstrating a carefree attitude despite the tension in their conversation.
Rupert, calling after her, demands that she return, but Lily dismisses him...
