"Till they let you down," suggested Rupert.
"They never do."
"Then allow me to say that you are one of the luckiest fellows I have ever met."
"Perhaps."
"And the best," Rupert added impulsively.
There was a moment's silence, then, "Shall we join the ladies?" suggested
Trevor Mordaunt, in a tone that sounded rather bored.
CHAPTER IV
DOUBTS
"He's nice, isn't he?" said Chris.
She was seated on a hassock close to her cousin's knee, a favourite position of hers.