'I forgot all about it; and now I don't see that we shall have room.' 'Oh yes,' replied Clarice quickly.

'He might have Mr.Drake's room during that fortnight.

I think we ought to ask him.

We always have, and it will look rather strange if we leave him out this summer.

I will get aunt to write after breakfast.' Mr.Le Mesurier glanced at Mrs.Willoughby, but made no active resistance, and Clarice took care that the letter was despatched by that day's post.