CHAPTER XIV.
BLAND GETS ENTANGLED When Mrs.Kettering heard of Sylvia's intention to attend the gymkana, she gave her consent, and said that, as she had an invitation, she would make up a party to go.

This was not what Bland required.

It was, however, a four-seated car that he had been promised the use of; and counting Sylvia and himself and the driver, there was only one place left.

While he was wondering to whom it would be best to offer it, Sylvia thought of Ethel West, who had announced that she would not attend the function.

By making a short round, they could pass through a market town of some importance.
"You mentioned that you wished to buy some things; why not come with us ?" she said to Ethel.