Miss Devoe ignored the rejoinder, by whispering to Larry. Isabelle turned to Major O’Dell.

“You’d better talk to me about something. I don’t seem to be a popular favourite.”

“Yours is the unforgivable sin.”

“What?”

“Youth.”

“But they are much prettier than I am, every one of them.”

“I’ll take your eyes and your tongue, thanks,” he laughed. “Let’s take a look at the sunset.”

They rose.

“Where are ye going, you two?” inquired O’Leary.

“Sunsetting,” replied Isabelle.