Then he resolutely took possession of Constance.
"I hope you approve what I have been doing about the mare ?" "I am of course most grateful.

When am I to try her ?" "I shall take her out to-morrow afternoon.

Then I'll report." "It is extremely kind of you." The tone was strictly conventional.
He said nothing; and after a minute she could not help looking up.

She met an expression which showed a wounded gentleman beside her.
"I hope you saw the races well ?" he said coldly.
"Excellently.

And Mr.Sorell explained everything." "You knew him before ?" "But of course!" she said, laughing.