The two children sat up and stared about them--Elsie sleepily, Tinker wide awake.
"We've found you at last.

Hasn't your little friend's uncle come for her ?" said Sir Tancred.
"No one has come," said Tinker.
Sir Tancred and Lord Crosland looked at one another.
"Desertion," murmured Lord Crosland softly.
"Well, come along," said Sir Tancred cheerfully.

"We must put her up for to-night." The children slipped off the seat; Tinker put Elsie's arm through his, and, holding her up when she stumbled over the long ulster, followed his father and Lord Crosland.
There were some empty bedrooms in their corridor, and Elsie was settled for the night in one of them.
Tinker awoke next morning, very cheerful at the thought of having a companion to join in his amusements.

He made haste to knock at Elsie's door, and bid her come out for a swim before their coffee.

She was soon dressed and found him waiting for her.