“Two years.”
“And then only for a few minutes just before she sailed,” amended Bertram. “We haven't really seen much of her since three years ago.”
“Hm-m; well, you'll see for yourself soon. You know she's coming home next month.”
Not one of the brothers did know it—but not one of them intended that Calderwell should find out that they did not.
“Yes, she's coming home,” said William, lifting his chin a little.
“Oh, yes, next month,” added Bertram, nonchalantly.
Even Cyril across the room was not to be outdone.
“Yes. Miss Neilson comes home next month,” he said.