'No,' said he carelessly, 'I will not interrupt you. I should have to explain. I will be on the lawn in front of the concert-saloon when you want me.'
He bowed and fell back from them.
'Have you two guardians?' said Stuart slyly.
'No.'
'Just a little more assurance than necessary, in his communication.'
'What do you consider the proper amount?' said Wych Hazel, retreating to carelessness in her turn.
'I should not dare offer any,' said Stuart. 'It is with nothing of the kind that I venture to ask if you will ride with me to-morrow.'
'Ah, I would if I could!' said the girl longingly. 'I would give almost anything to be on horseback again. But my horses have not come, and till then I must wait.'
'Let me offer one of my aunt's horses!' said Stuart eagerly.
But Hazel shook her head.
'I cannot take it—Mr. Falkirk will let me mount none but my own.'