'We are invited to luncheon on board the Heroic,' she announced. 'The officers have signalled to ask Dr. and Mrs. MacGregor to come too, and we have telephoned to say that Marjorie can get ready here, if Mrs. MacGregor will bring her things with her.'
The young people did not look so pleased as Mrs. Stewart had anticipated.
'How many of us are asked, Mummie?' inquired Tricksy.
'As many as care to come,' answered Mrs. Stewart. 'The boys may come too if they like.'
All the boys looked unwilling.
'Don't you want to go?' asked Mrs. Stewart in surprise.
'Yes, Mother,' answered Allan; 'but the men have invited us already.'
'And would you rather go with them?'
The boys' faces showed that they would, and Mrs. Stewart gave permission with a laugh.
Tricksy sidled up to her mother.