And I daresay he will be kind enough to let you lace up his boots for a treat in between whiles." Olga's pale eyes flashed.

"You are positively mad this afternoon, Violet!" "Oh, no, I'm not.

I haven't had a mad spell for a long time.

I am only extraordinarily shrewd and far-seeing.

Well, dear, what shall I bring to wear?
Do you think I shall be appreciated in my red silk?
Or will that offend the eye of the virtuous Nick ?" "No, you are not to wear that red thing.