Ayre was discoursing to Claudia and appeared entirely oblivious of the occurrence which he had precipitated.
Eugene was walking up and down with Kate Bernard.

It is necessary to listen to what the latter couple were saying.
"This is sad news, Kate," Eugene said.

"Why are you going to leave us ?" "My aunt wants me to go with her to Buxton in September, and we're going to have a few days on the river before that." "Then we shall not meet again for some time ?" "No.

Of course I shall write to you." "Thank you--I hope you will.

You've had a pleasant time, I hope?
Who are to be your river party ?" "Oh, just ourselves and one or two girls and men.