Besides, it's only for a couple of hours.

Major Hunt-Goring," appealing suddenly, "do tell her how absurd she is! What possible objection could there be to our going out with you for a morning's cruise ?" "None, I should say," smiled Hunt-Goring.

"But doubtless Miss Olga has made up her mind and discussion would be only a waste of time.

Shall we start ?" "Yes, we will!" agreed Violet impetuously.

"I am simply dying for a breath of sea air.