"It would pall on you in time, I'm afraid."
"You've been here twice as long as I have. Has it begun to pall on you yet?"
"I don't think it would ever pall on me, if I lived here for a century. But then I've got my work, you see."
"And I've got you, my dear. When you and Sark begin to pall I'll promise to let you know. It's heavenly."
"Oh, I don't claim all that, you know. Don't expect too much—"
"Will Charles be involved at all, do you think, Jock?"
"I don't think so. They had not much to do with one another in business matters."
"I'm glad of that. Do you know"—with an introspective look in her eyes—"I've an idea—"
"Hennie Penny?"
Margaret nodded.