She brought out cups and saucers of thin Japanese porcelain, some sugar, a loaf and butter, a box of biscuits.

While she set her table she went on talking and smiling at them.

The kettle began to sing on the fire.
"Ah!" she said, with a sudden thought.

"The milkman will not call for an hour yet.

What are we to do ?" "Let me go and forage," said Drummond eagerly.
"The nearest dairy is a good bit off." "Trust me to find one." When he had gone the two girls sat down and looked at each other.