“How did you enjoy yourself last evening, Marion?” asked Ada, on the morning after Marion had paid her promised visit to Mrs. Holden.
“Very much indeed.”
“Was it a regular dinner-party?”
“Oh, no, only just ourselves, you know—and Mr. Scott!”
Jane looked very wise.
“Madge made a delightful suggestion,” went on Marion quickly. “How should you like a water-party, Jenny?”
“The most delightful thing for this fine weather, but who would row?”
“Mr. Holden and Mr. Scott are both thoroughly accustomed to it.”
“Jenny and I can take turns,” said Ada; “we have always been accustomed to it, but you never went in for it, did you?”
“No, I can only steer,” said Marion, laughing. “I told Madge that we would bring half the lunch and half the crockery. We can get tea at a cottage that they know of.”