George stood looking at her. He was somewhat puzzled, for there was a hint of light mockery in her voice.
"I'll excuse you if you feel that it requires an effort," he said.
"Oh, you have had so much applause that mine can hardly count."
"You ought to know that it's my friends' good opinion I really value."
Flora changed the subject.
"You will be driving out in the morning?"
"I'm starting as soon as Edgar has the team ready. There's a good moon and I must get to work the first thing to-morrow."
The girl's face hardened.
"You seem desperately anxious about your crop."
"I think that's natural. There's a good deal to be done and I've lost some time. I came in to write a note before I see what Edgar's doing."