“Oh!” said Cathalina.
Captain Van Horne came over himself to ask Cathalina. She telegraphed in time to Philip for both guests to bring “riding togs,” and asked Miss Randolph if they might carry out the idea. Miss Randolph consented, appointed Patricia West and Dr. Norris as chaperones, and said that one of the grooms should accompany the party.
“She was just as interested,” said Cathalina. “I believe that she wants to see Philip and Campbell!”
“Why shouldn’t she?” asked Hilary and Lilian at once.
“We’d better have Prince and Pepper for the boys, don’t you think?” continued Cathalina. “They have the most style.”
“They are the prettiest horses we have,” assented Lilian, “but I don’t know that I’d call them stylish, exactly. But don’t get Poky, whatever you do.”
“We may have to take whatever they give us,” said Hilary.
“Well, I’m going to see the riding master,” said Cathalina, “and explain that we want the nicest horses they have.”
“Donald and Captain Van Horne will bring their own horses, won’t they?” asked Hilary.
“Oh, yes,” replied Betty. “And Donald said that he and Captain Van Horne thought it would be better to take our dinner at Greycliff Village or wherever we are, instead of packing any lunch.”