The next day passed very quietly. Great was the surprise of the children on the beach to be informed there would be no service, and a good many looked really sorry.
Christina and her aunt joined the Arundels as usual on the sands, and they spent their morning in work and reading; but Walter's absence made a blank which all felt.
"Arthur, will you and Ada walk dawn to the Royal Parade and fetch me this evening?" said Nellie at dinner.
"Where are you going?" asked Arthur, opening his eyes wide.
"To Christina's to tea."
"Oh!" said Arthur.
"I wish she had asked me too," said Ada.
"Catch her!" answered Arthur, more brotherlike than polite.
Ada pouted. "What time are you going?"
"About four," said Nellie.