Then you are to walk straight upstairs, as if you knew your way, and we will follow." These directions were obeyed, with the result that all reached an upper chamber, wherein a table was cleanly and comfortably laid, as if expecting them.

French windows led out on to a quaint little verandah at the back of the house, and the view thence was perfect.

The river below, winding between wooded banks, and everywhere the same splendour of varied green which had delighted their eyes all the morning.

Just below the verandah was the tiled roof of an outhouse, whereon lay a fine black and white cat, basking in the hot sun.

Ida clapped her hands.
"He's like poor old Grim," she cried.