‘One cannot help revelling in that deep blue!’ said Laura.
‘Tomorrow’ll be the happiest time of all the glad new year,’ hummed Guy.
‘Ah you will teach us all now,’ said Laura, ‘after your grand singing lessons.’
‘Do you know what is in store for you, Guy?’ said Amy. ‘Oh! haven’t you heard about Lady Kilcoran’s ball?’
‘You are to go, Guy,’ said Charlotte. ‘I am glad I am not. I hate dancing.’
‘And I know as much about it as Bustle,’ said Guy, catching the dog by his forepaws, and causing him to perform an uncouth dance.
‘Never mind, they will soon teach you,’ said Mrs. Edmonstone.
‘Must I really go?’
‘He begins to think it serious,’ said Charles.
‘Is Philip going?’ exclaimed Guy, looking as if he was taken by surprise.