"That is very serious." "It would be more serious to lose Miss Evers than to find her," remarked Captain Lovelock, with gallant jocosity.
"I wish you would lose me!" cried the young girl.

"I think I should like to be lost.

I might have all kinds of adventures." "I 'guess' so!" said Captain Lovelock, hilariously.
"Oh, I should find my way.

I can take care of myself!" Blanche went on.
"Mrs.Vivian does n't think so," said Bernard, who had just perceived this lady, seated under a tree with a book, over the top of which she was observing her pretty protege.

Blanche looked toward her and gave her a little nod and a smile.