But your father wouldn't hear of it." "I should rather think not! Mother, do you want me to get a decent degree, or do you not ?" "But of course you're sure to," said Lady Laura with provoking optimism, hanging on his arm.

"And now give us some tea, for we're all ravenous! And what about that girl, Lady Constance ?" "She can't come.

Her aunt has made another engagement for her.

You'll meet her at the boats." Lady Laura looked relieved.
"Well then, we can go straight to our tea.

But of course I wrote.