"Oh, then hitch me on to someone who can. Why not multiply workers?" A pause and then the firm gave in.
"Very well, madam. Have things in stock which will help. Mr. Woods will be with you this evening."
"Thank you, very much. Must hurry up at times; couple can't wait."
Then Toney decided she must go to Waycott Hall to prepare Jeanie and Mrs. Hamilton, and the plans must be seen by Mr. Waycott. She called Trick, and not waiting for motor or horse dashed off across the park.
"One must stretch oneself when there is a sort of lump on one's chest," she said to herself. Even the plans seemed to have lost some of their delight—Toney did love to feel happy. She gave a run when she came to the gap, and she and Trick bounded over together, and to her dismay she nearly fell upon Lewis Waycott, who had just turned a corner. Both of them laughed and Trick danced round his heels but only looked at them.
"I'm awfully sorry! I was coming to see Jeanie, and—to see if you and Maud would look at the last plans? How strange you should be here. It's all right, to-day week: you must stay for it, won't you?"
"Stay for what?" asked Lewis.
"Didn't Maud tell you? Haven't you seen her?"
"No, I've been out all the morning miles away. The cottages in the Stanmore Lane must be rebuilt."
"Oh—I want to make an awful confession."