“There, now the chap’s laughing at me again!” said Van der Welcke, in an injured tone.
“Well,” said Brauws, “shall I come and fetch you in a motor to-morrow, to reward you?”
They all laughed this time.
“Have you got one?” cried Van der Welcke, delightedly.
“No, but I can hire one,” said Brauws. “And then you can drive.”
“Can you hire one? Can you hire one?” cried Van der Welcke, in delighted amazement. “And may I really drive?”
And forgetting all about Peace, he was soon eagerly discussing motor-cars and motor-cycles....
When they reached the Kerkhoflaan, Constance asked:
“Won’t you all come in?”
Van Vreeswijck and Paul said that they would be glad to come and have a glass of wine; but Brauws said: