You are going to see Mrs.Briggs, you know, Violet.

And we promised Nick we wouldn't be late starting home from Redlands." Violet's quick frown appeared like a sudden cloud.

"My dear child, what nonsense! As if Mrs.Briggs mattered! And as for Nick, he won't be ready for more than two hours.

You heard him say so." But Olga stood her ground.

"I don't see how we can possibly go--anyhow without telling Nick first.