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Tea will be going on there, under the chestnuts. Dal and
Ronnie are to play the final for the men's singles. It ought to be a
fine match. It was to come on at about half-past four. Don't wait to
do any changings. Your maid and your luggage can't be here just
yet."
"Thanks," said Jane; "I always travel in country clothes, and have
done so to-day, as you see. I will just get rid of the railway dust,
and follow you."
Ten minutes later, guided by sounds of cheering and laughter, Jane
made her way through the shrubbery to the tennis lawns. The whole of
Lady Ingleby's house party was assembled there, forming a
picturesque group under the white and scarlet chestnut-trees.
Beyond, on the beautifully kept turf of the court, an exciting set
was in progress. As she approached, Jane could distinguish Garth's
slim, agile figure, in white flannels and the violet shirt; and
young Ronnie, huge and powerful, trusting to the terrific force of
his cuts and drives to counterbalance Garth's keener eye and swifter
turn of wrist.


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