"It did not occur to me that you would be interested," and she fanned herself very gracefully, but very unnecessarily, with her programme.
"Little coquette!" thought Lady Munro. But Lucy looked so charming at the moment, that not even a woman could blame her.
"How is Cannes looking?"
"Oh, lovely—lovelier than ever. Some awfully nice people have come."
"So you don't miss any of those who have gone?"
"Not in the least."
"And you would not care to see any old friend back again for a day or two?"
There was a moment's pause.
"I don't think there would be room; the hotel seems full——"
With a sudden burst of harmony the music began, and there was no more conversation till the next pause.