“Yes, that's certainly a drawback.”
“And I shall be very busy looking after my guests. Still,” she added, noticing the disappointment in his face, “it's quite possible—”
“Exactly,” his face lighting up again.
“Have you seen father's study?” asked Maimie, innocently.
“No,” replied Ranald, wonderingly. “Is it so beautiful?”
“No, but it's upstairs, and—quiet.”
“Well?” said Ranald.
“And perhaps you might like to see it to-morrow night.”
“How stupid I am. Will you show it to me?”
“I will be busy, but perhaps Harry—”