Muriel greeted her with the new assurance that so well became her.
"Mother, Godfrey says that he and Mrs. Neale want us to go up to dinner to-morrow night. We haven't anything on, have we?"
Mrs. Hammond smiled. "Well, really, won't you be tired of us?"
And she was sure, quite sure, that Godfrey smiled down at Muriel as he said:
"No, r—rather not."
"You've got a lovely day for your fête?"
"Yes, splendid."
"Are you nervous about the opening?"
"Beastly." He laughed. And then to Muriel he said: "You swear that you won't tease me if I break down or something?"
"Of course I won't. I'd never dare to do it myself. I'm sure you'll do it well."