“I’ve everything to learn—and that’s the truth.”
“I am glad you and Tito seem to hit it off.”
“Yes, indeed; she’s queer notions, but she is real kind-hearted. I’ve asked her to correct me when I’m doing the wrong thing.”
“She’s so feather-headed, you must not rely on her; better come to me.”
“So I will, with a heart and a half.”
“You will soon become accustomed to us and our ways. Be yourself—be gay, my dear; another young voice in the house is a great pleasure to me.”
“But not a South Cork brogue! Ye can’t call that nice?”
“Yes, I can; it reminds me of old days. Your mother had most wonderful spirits; she was the happiest——” he stopped. “Well, here I see her ladyship coming in her motor; you had better go and get ready for tea; she likes young people to be punctual—remember that, dear.”
“Yes; and we were so late for lunch! But I had to tidy my hair; it was like a furze bush. I won’t have any tea. I must unpack, and tidy up my things; but I’ll come down early.”
“If you do, then we can have a talk. Dinner is at eight. I believe Dudley is expected.”