Jennie appeared at about half-past six, and Alec's first demand was to be told where that bicycle was.
"What bicycle?" she asked.
"Haven't you come home on a bicycle?"
"No, I came home by the tram, father."
"Where from?"
"From St Briac."
"Haven't you been out with that fellow on a bicycle, or has a mistake been made?"
The game was up. "I did go for a bicycle ride."
"With that fellow Arnaud?"
"Yes, father."