To say that Roger was furious was a bland way of putting it. His wish was to immediately ask for a marriage permit. He wanted to give his son a good spanking, first, of course! They had talked and the boy promised he would behave. Hours later, there he is, not only inside Louisa's room, but hugging her!
He walked into the office and sat down. Michael followed close behind and closed the office door.
"Dad, what sen-"
"I know very well what I saw!" Roger barked. "Michael, I told you I didn't want you in her room. In addition to disobeying me, you were still hugging her!"
Michael lowered his head. Saying that Louisa hugged him because she was so happy, without realizing that it was unseemly, would do no good. It would make Michael look like a jerk.
"Michael, what exactly were you guys doing?" Roger got up and surrounded his son. "Did you have the gall to touch her?"
"Toc-…no! No, father! I would never disrespect her like that!" Michael was completely offended.
