I 'm not sure whether she or Nan was the more surprised to find that she could talk so well and describe her travels so brightly and humorously . The afternoon passed quickly , and when Florrie went away at dusk , after a dainty tea served up in Nan 's room , it was with a cordial invitation to come again soon . `` I 've enjoyed your visit so much , '' said Nan sincerely . `` I 'm going down to see you as soon as I can walk . But do n't wait for that . Let us be good , chummy friends without any ceremony . '' When Florrie , with a light heart and a happy smile , had gone , came Maude , sunburned and glowing from her picnic . `` Such a nice time as we had ! '' she exclaimed . `` Was n't I sorry to think of you cooped up here ! Did Florrie come ? '' `` One Florrie did . Maude , you addressed that note to Florrie Hamilton today instead of Florrie Hastings . '' `` Nan , surely not ! I 'm sure -- '' `` Yes , you did . And she came here . Was I not taken aback at first , Maude ! '' `` I was thinking about her when I addressed it , and I must have put her name down by mistake . I 'm so sorry -- '' `` You need n't be . I have n't been entertained so charmingly for a long while .
Why , XXXXX , she has travelled almost everywhere -- and is so bright and witty when she thaws out .
Florrie Hamilton Hastings Maude Nan afternoon first heart tea travels