She was dressed and her hair was tidied under her hat as she went next door to find that the housemaid had dressed Simon and he was jumping about with excitement.
“I want to see my pony,” he piped up as Lolita joined him. “It’s so thrilling to have a pony all of my own!”
“You must thank your uncle very much for being so kind,” Lolita told him.
“I’ll not forget. He’s a very nice uncle.”
“Very nice indeed,” agreed Lolita.
They walked downstairs hand in hand.
It was actually a few minutes before the time his Lordship had asked for them and he was in the hall as Lolita and Simon reached the bottom of the stairs.
“You are very punctual,” he said with a hint of surprise in his voice.
“How can we be anything else when it is all so exciting, my Lord.” Lolita replied.
“Lolo says you have a
