Marie-Louise sat up. "What made you want to come?"
"Because I am a country mouse, and I wanted to see the world."
"Rose Acres isn't the world."
"New York is. To me. There is so much that I haven't seen. It is going to be a great adventure."
The Dresden-China Shepherdess fell down flat. "So that's what you've come for," she said, dully, "adventures—here."
There was a long silence, out of which Anne asked, "How many miles is it to my room?"
"Miles?"
"Yes. You see, I am not used to such great houses."
"It is down the hall in the west wing."
"If I get lost it will be my first adventure."