SOMETHING LOST Had Olga been a little less engrossed with the all-absorbing prospect that had just opened before her, she might have regarded as somewhat unusual the fact that Violet made no further mention of the proposed trip with Major Hunt-Goring during the week that followed.

But, such was her preoccupation, she had even ceased to remember his existence.

Little more than six weeks lay between her and the great adventure to which she was pledged, and she had already commenced her preparations.

A visit to town would of course be inevitable, but this could not take place till Muriel's return at the end of the month.

Nevertheless Olga, being woman to the core, found many things to do at home, and immersed herself in sewing with a zest that provoked Nick to much mirth.
Violet watched her lazily, with occasional offers to help which were seldom meant or taken seriously.
"I believe I shall come after you, Allegro," she said once.