The imperious little lady was not at all satisfied to give up the cherished project.

For a whole day and night she had, whilst waking, thought of the coming adventure; the thrill of it was not now to be turned to cold disappointment without even an explanation.

She did not think that Harold was afraid; that would be ridiculous.

But she wondered; and mysteries always annoyed her.

She did not like to be at fault, more especially when other people knew.