"I'm sure to want you," addressing Ann, "but I suppose I shall have to go
without you if Tony wants you too."
Ann explained about the dance, adding: "But of course I shan't think of it
if you'd rather I stayed at home."
"Of course you _will_ think of it," contradicted Lady Susan with vigour.
"I'd go myself if it wasn't for this wretched ankle of mine, and
then"--bubbling over--"Philip and I could tread a stately measure together.
I can just see him doing it!" she added wickedly.
"That's fixed, then," said Tony. "So long. I'll call for you about ten
o'clock, Ann."
After lunch Lady Susan and Ann drove off in the two-seater, Ann at the
wheel and a great basket of flowers for ammunition purposes on the floor of
the car. The streets were thronged with people, and from almost every
window depended flags and coloured streamers, flapping gaily in the breeze.
Cars hastened hither and thither; some, elaborately decorated, were
evidently intended to compete for the prizes offered, whilst others, like
that of Lady Susan, were only sufficiently embellished to permit of their
taking part in the Battle of Flowers, in accordance with the official
regulations issued for the occasion.
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