'Perhaps she has to-night,' said Robina; 'but, you see, she didn't accept him.'
'Oh! then it doesn't signify.'
'Not out and out, I mean; and it is only because of us. At least, we are sure she likes him.'
'We! You and Willie!'
'And Lance. He saw it all the time he was getting well. Besides, the Captain told his father that she wouldn't listen to him, and would have hindered his going to Felix if Lance had been fit to travel alone.'
'Then it is not an engagement now?'
'No, she won't let it be.'
'And he is coming to-day?'
'Yes, after he has seen Felix. O Cherry! he is so nice, kind and bright, like all the Harewoods, and not ridiculous; and Lance does like him so!'
'Does Wilmet?'