"Have heard from Norfolk, come directly.
Gladys.
Seizing a pencil Helen wrote the following answer:
"Will try to come tomorrow.
Helen giving it to Alice she told her to take it at once.
"Poor Gladys" she thought, "I must manage to get to Richmond tomorrow what ever happens."
The morning passed and Cyril was home to lunch in very good spirits.
"Do you know Cyril" said Helen "I've often longed to go to Richmond for a trip, it must be such a nice place."
"Have you dear?" said Cyril, "well I must endevour to take you one day."
"Could you take me tomorrow?" asked Helen knowing he had an engagement on that day.