"Yes. Early in the morning! I feel I could sit up all night."
"Playing bridge?"
Again Clodagh laughed, this time a little recklessly.
"Why not?" she asked. "Will you play to-night?"
"Not here. George is rather a stickler—where his relations are concerned."
"And his guests?"
Clodagh's question was quick and a little anxious.
"Oh, his guests can amuse themselves as they like, of course."
"Then I shall play to-night—if I can find any one to play with."
Lady Frances looked over her shoulder, attracted by the sound of voices.