CHAPTER SEVENThe sea was smoother as they sailed down the coast of Spain, and the next morning the young passengers came out onto the deck to enjoy the sun. Some of them played deck tennis, while others leaned back in deckchairs.
“I hope you’re making a real effort to get to know the girls,” Rowena told Mark severely. “It’s only right that you should have the first pick before the other men make their choice.”
“I’m doing my best, dear sister,” he said. “But there always seems to be a problem. I found Dulcie charming – as long as we were discussing horses and dogs – ”
Rowena couldn’t suppress a giggle.
“But you know what happens if one tries to change the subject,” Mark finished.
“I’m afraid I do.”
“I think she and Fears will like each other. He’s horse mad too. Jane Stanton I’ve met
