It's a lucky chance that has blown you our way, isn't it?
We seem quite a cluster of Camellia Buds in Capri." So Lorna, who had expected a very quiet, not to say dull, visit at the Casa Verdi during her father's absence, found herself instead in the midst of hospitable friends who extended cordial invitations to her for every occasion.
"By all means let your friend join us," agreed Mrs.Beverley, in answer to her daughter's urgent request.

"We've heard so much about Lorna in your letters.

She seems a nice girl.

I remember I was quite struck with her when I saw her at your school carnival.

One more or less makes no difference for picnics.