THE RUNAWAY COLT "It really is very tiresome," complained Lady Grace.

"I knew that child was going to be a nuisance from the very outset." "What has she done now ?" growled the Colonel.
He was lounging in the easiest chair in the room, smoking an excellent cigar, preparatory to indulging in his afternoon nap.

His wife reclined upon a sofa with a French novel which she had not begun to read.

Through the great windows that opened on to the balcony the sunshine streamed in a flood of golden light.

Rose was seated on the balcony enjoying the warmth.