“Now what about clothes?” enquired Alena.
“You can buy all you think absolutely necessary, but they must look costly and fashionable and as if you had thousands of others waiting for you to wear.”
Alena laughed.
“That will be the day! And naturally, dear Robin, I will be as careful as possible not to be extravagant.”
“Equally Alena, your clothes must look spectacular. Remember that we are pretending to be as rich as Papa was before he threw his money away in that idiotic manner!”
He thought for a moment and then added,
“As he had been so ill, most people will remember Papa when he had the best horses and gave the most amusing parties. Therefore they will not be the least surprised if we do the same.”
“Horses! Can we really afford any horses?” Alena asked breathlessly.
“We will
