“I would rather ride than anything else in the world!” she stipulated firmly, “and I am prepared to challenge any English girl you care to produce!”
Peter looked at Carola.
“I am afraid that this is a somewhat masculine party,” he said, “but my cousin, the Marchioness, is an outstanding rider, so there is a challenge for both of you and naturally our host is expected to provide the prize!”
For one moment Carola thought that her riding habit would not be smart enough and then she told herself that at least she would be able to enjoy riding.
And while she was doing so, she would not have to wonder whether she was doing the right thing or not.
She then turned to Mary-Lou,
“We will certainly show these gentlemen what we can do and it will at least take their minds off business for a shor
