Out of a deep and dreamless sleep he was awakened by the sound of thumping on the door. A shrill voice called:
“Hi! Breakfast's ready.”
He jumped up. Where was he—? Ah!
He found them already eating marmalade, and sat down in the empty place between Stella and Sabina, who, after watching him a little, said:
“I say, do buck up; we're going to start at half-past nine.”
“We're going to Berry Head, old chap; you must come!”
Ashurst thought: 'Come! Impossible. I shall be getting things and going back.' He looked at Stella. She said quickly:
“Do come!”
Sabina chimed in:
“It'll be no fun without you.”