"I see you've got clock golf here," said Bundle to Lady Coote.
"I'll take you on at it, Lady Eileen," said O'Rourke.
"Let's challenge those two," said Bundle. "Loraine, Mr. O'Rourke and I want to take you and Mr. Bateman on at clock golf."
"Do play, Mr. Bateman," said Lady Coote, as the secretary showed a momentary hesitation. "I'm sure Sir Oswald doesn't want you."
The four went out on the lawn.
"Very cleverly managed, what?" whispered Bundle to Loraine. "Congratulations on our girlish tact."
The round ended just before one o'clock, victory going to Bateman and Loraine.
"But I think you'll agree with me, partner," said Mr. O'Rourke, "that we played a more sporting game."
He lagged a little behind with Bundle.
"Old Pongo's a cautious player—he takes no risks. Now, with me it's neck or nothing. And a fine motto through life, don't you agree, Lady Eileen?"