CHAPTER TWOTheir plan made, the two girls sat down and composed a letter to the Marquis.
Carol made Neisa write it out on her very expensive printed writing paper.
“My Dear Marquis,
How very kind of you to invite me to your house party at the end of this week. I would love to come and I am sure Papa would want me to see your beautiful house.
I thought I would bring with me my cousin, Neisa Moore, who I am sure you will like.
She has a very dull life. Her father is the Vicar of Little Meadowfield and because he writes books they do little entertaining. In fact I am anxious for her to meet and make friends with people her own age.
We shall arrive, as you suggest, in time for luncheon and Neisa and I are both looking forward to meeting you and seeing your magnificent horses.
With al
