"
"Oh! So that's where you've been!" said Maud.
"Exactly so." Bunny pulled up a chair and disposed his long legs astride
it. "We saw several events, and made a bit. Then Forest Fire let us down
badly and we lost the lot. After that we went into the paddock to cool
ourselves and met the boss, who at once--somewhat rudely--ordered us
home. I have an impression he's feeling waxy with me for some reason,"
Bunny ended, stroking his chin reflectively. "Daresay I shall get over
it, however."
"What a pity you went!" said Maud.
"Not at all," said Bunny. "We enjoyed it. It's fun doing naughty things
sometimes, isn't it,--er--Miss Larpent?"
"Don't be an ass!" said Toby tersely.
Maud raised her brows, but Bunny grinned with delight. "Thank you Toby! I
take the hint. There shall be no more ceremony between us. Ah! There come
the children along the path by the summerhouse!" he sprang to the window
and sent forth a yell, turning back almost instantly to say, "Sorry,
Maud! I'm afraid I forgot your head. How is it?"
He did not wait for her reply, but leaned out again immediately to
address the advancing children with noisy gayety.
Toby looked up at Maud, hesitated, and rose. "Let us go and have tea with
the children!" she said.
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