“Poor boy.”

“Oh, one must expect to suffer in a good cause. And what with my wounds and my cheerful conversation, I’ve made a complete conquest of Lady Coote.”

“Oh! Do you think that important?”

“I’ve an idea it may come in useful.”

“You’ve got some plan in your mind, Jimmy. What is it?”

“The young hero never tells his plans,” said Jimmy firmly. “They mature in the dark.”

“You are an idiot, Jimmy.”

“I know, I know. That’s what everyone says. But I can assure you, Loraine, there’s a lot of brain-work going on underneath. Now what about your plans? Got any?”

“Bundle has suggested that I should go to Chimneys with her for a bit.”