The Major was extremely comfortably seated with his back against a rock, and was enjoying himself.

The _Spindrift_ lay secure at her anchor.

The sun shone pleasantly.

An after luncheon pipe is a particularly enjoyable one, and Miss King was talking in a very charming way, besides looking pretty.

The Major was disinclined to move, and although he guessed at the meaning of Meldon's wink, he deliberately ignored it.