Chapter FiveThat evening after dinner Pierre and Alice danced to the gramophone.
The Duc, however, claimed that he did not have the right records.
“I am making plans for tomorrow,” he said just before they went off to bed. “And I have an idea that I think you will all enjoy.”
They looked at him attentively and he went on,
“First of all we will not ride before breakfast, which is rather tiring, but in the morning. Then, after luncheon, I want to show you my motorboat, which I think is totally unique.”
“I would love to,” Lencia enthused.
“I am afraid that Alice may be a little disappointed,” the Duc continued, “but I promise her that the following day we will visit at least three Châteaux, which will keep her happy for a long time.”
“Three will be exciting,” Alice said, “even though t
