"Once," said Rivington. "But it has been inserted three times since then."
"Oh, but you didn't——"
"Yes, but I did. It was necessary. I think everyone is now convinced of our engagement, including Lady Florence."
Ernestine laughed a little, in spite of herself.
"I can't think what the end of it will be," she said, with a touch of uneasiness.
"Wait till we get there," said Rivington.
She threw him a glance, half merry and half shy.
"Did you tell mother where I was?"
"On the contrary," said Rivington, "I implored her to tell me."
She drew a sharp breath.