12/23 Louise at once made a resolve to learn cycling. I'll find somebody.' The fourth arrival, Mr.Dunnill, was older and less affable. He talked chiefly with Mr.Grove, a very quiet, somewhat careworn man; neither of them seemed able to shake off business, but they did not obtrude it on the company in general. The day passed pleasantly, but in Miss Derrick's opinion, rather soberly. Doing her best to fascinate Mr.Bilton, she felt a slight disappointment at her inability to engross his attention, and at the civil friendliness which he thought a sufficient reply to her gay sallies. |