"And now you are laughing!"
"But then, mademoiselle, so are you!"
She shook her head, resolutely repressing the dimple.
"Then I am inconsolable."
The brown eyes sparkled and her lips parted in spite of her efforts to keep them in a stern line.
"Oh, but you are ridiculous!" she cried, and sprang to her feet. "And here is Sir Miles!"
O'Hara came across the lawn towards them, bowed to the ladies, and glanced inquiringly from one to the other.
"Is it a joke ye have?" he asked.
Diana answered him.
"Indeed no, sir. 'Tis Mr. Carr who is so provoking."