"Er—well, I won't take your word for it; I mean to find out for myself."
"You will not have the opportunity. After to-day the station ladies—who are very jealous of me——"
"By Jove, I don't wonder at that!" he interpolated with decision.
"Will fence you in—with barbed wire!"
"Oh—will they?" with a derisive laugh. "It is not very easy to keep Jimmy Fielder in bounds! Ask papa?"
"See—they are all staring over here now," and she pointed with her parasol. "They are ready to tear my eyes out."
"I'll take care of your beautiful and matchless eyes. You just leave them to me."
"I can take pretty good care of myself, thank you. What do you think of Rajahpore, Captain Fielder?"
"I adore it already."
"What a ridiculous answer. Why?"