"Maud will think we are never going in to tea," he said, with a laugh,
turning back from the gate into the training field where they had been
inspecting some of the colts. "You'll come round to the house, won't you?
She is expecting you--said I was to be sure to bring you in."
Sheila smiled and accepted the invitation. "We were hoping to see Mrs.
Bolton to say good-bye," she said. "Is Miss Larpent not here to-day?"
"Yes, she's out riding," Bunny said. "She may be in any moment. It's a
pity Jake is away. He is expected back some time next week."
"Yes, I'm sorry to have missed him," said the General. "Tell him that
I've enjoyed seeing the animals, and I think he has a very fine show! I
never could understand how Saltash could bring himself to part with the
stud."
"He's so seldom at home," said Bunny. "Yachting is much more in his
line--though as a matter of fact he is at the Castle just now, came back
yesterday."
"Is he indeed? Are you sure of that?" Sheila spoke with surprise. "I
thought he meant to be away much longer."
"His intentions never last more than a couple of days," remarked the
General with a touch of acidity. "Nothing he does ever surprises me."
"He's a very good chap," began Bunny.
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