‘Oh, to Blythe, I expect,’ said Caroline. ‘We know it.’
‘When I have evicted my tenants and brewed a large butt of family ale, I shall invite you all down to Lady Place,’ said Titus.
‘But before then,’ said Laura, speaking rather fast, ‘I hope you will all come to visit me at Great Mop.’
Every one turned to stare at her in bewilderment.
‘Of course, it won’t be as comfortable as Lady Place. And I don’t suppose there will be room for more than one of you at a time. But I’m sure you’ll think it delightful.’
‘I don’t understand,’ said Caroline. ‘What is this place, Lolly?’
‘Great Mop. It’s not really Great. It’s in the Chilterns.’
‘But why should we go there?’
‘To visit me. I’m going to live there.’
‘Live there? My dear Lolly!’