h her red ruge. Bernard looked
at her keenly and turned a dark red. I am glad to see you he said I hope
you will enjoy it but I have not arranged any partys yet as I dont
know anybody.

Dont worry murmered Ethel I dont mix much in Socierty and she gave him
a dainty smile.

I expect you would like some tea said Bernard I will ring.

Yes indeed we should said Mr Salteena egerly. Bernard pealed on the
bell and the butler came in with a stately walk.

Tea please Minnit crid Bernard Clark. With pleshure sir replied Minnit
with a deep bow. A glorious tea then came in on a gold tray two kinds
of bread and butter a lovly jam role and lots of sugar cakes. Ethels
eyes began to sparkle and she made several remarks during the meal. I
expect [Pg 34] you would now like to unpack said Bernard when it was over.

Well yes that is rarther an idear said Mr Salteena.

I have given the best spare room to Miss Monticue said Bernard with a
gallant bow and yours turning to Mr Salteena opens out of it so you
will be nice and friendly both the rooms have big windows and a
handsome view.

How charming said Ethel. Yes well let us go up replied Bernard and he
led the way up many a winding stairway till they came to an oak door
with some lovly swans and bull rushes painted on it. Here we are he
cried gaily. Ethels room was indeed a handsome compartment with purple
silk curtains and a 4 post bed draped with the same shade. The toilit
set was white and mouve and there were some violets in a costly varse.
Oh I say cried Ethel in supprise. I am glad you like it said Bernard
and here we have yours Alf. He opened [Pg 35] the dividing doors and
portrayed a smaller but dainty room all in pale yellow and wild
primroses. My own room is next the bath room said Bernard it is
decerated dark red as I have somber tastes. The bath room has got a
tip up bason and a hose thing for washing your head.

A good notion said Mr Salteena who was secretly getting jellus.

Here we will leave our friends to unpack and end this Chapter.

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CHAPTER 3

THE FIRST EVENING

When they had unpacked Mr Salteena and Ethel went downstairs to
dinner. Mr Salteena had put on a compleat evening suit as he thought
it was the correct idear and some ruby studs he had got at a sale.
Ethel had on a dress of yellaw silk covered with tulle which was quite
in the fashion and she had on a necklace which Mr Salteena gave her
for a birthday present. She looked very becomei