‘As long as she likes,’ he said, with a deprecating movement.

They were both silent for some minutes.

‘Of course,’ said Ursula at last, ‘she MIGHT just be willing to rush into marriage. You can see.’

‘Yes,’ smiled Gerald. ‘I can see. But in case she won’t — do you think she would go abroad with me for a few days — or for a fortnight?’

‘Oh yes,’ said Ursula. ‘I’d ask her.’

‘Do you think we might all go together?’

‘All of us?’ Again Ursula’s face lighted up. ‘It would be rather fun, don’t you think?’