'They do crackle so seductively,' sighed Peggy.
'Hush!' said Airey with great severity.
Her heart was very light in her. If he could jest about the trouble, surely the trouble was well-nigh past? Could it be abolished altogether? A sudden inspiration filled her mind; her eyes grew bright in eagerness, and her laugh came full though low.
'How stupid we are! Why, we'll spend them, Airey!'
'What?' That suggestion did startle him.
'This very day.'
'All of them?'
'Every farthing. It'll be glorious!'
'What are we to spend them on?' He looked at them apprehensively.
'Oh, that won't be difficult,' she declared. 'You must just do as I tell you, and I can manage it.'