"But I am going home on Tuesday," said Ayala.
"I've had the pony brought on purpose for you," said Sir Harry.
"You are not going at all," said Lady Albury. "All that has to be altered. I'll write to Mrs. Dosett."
"I don't think—" began Ayala.
"I shall take it very much amiss," said Sir Harry, "if you go now. Stubbs is coming on purpose."
"I don't think—" began Ayala again.
"My dear Ayala, it isn't a case for thinking," said Lady Albury. "You most positively will not leave this house till some day in April, which will have to be settled hereafter. Do not let us have a word more about it." Then, on that immediate occasion, no further word about it was spoken. Ayala was quite unable to speak as she sat attempting to eat her lunch.