"Oh." Caroline was careful to keep her face merely thoughtful at the girl's response. She was sure she had heard Charity exclaiming about how long she could stay under water. That was it! "Then I suppose I shall have to be impressed by a tenfold by your ability to hold your breath for so long." She added innocently.

Really, was Caroline so horrible that children could not stand her? She had never truly thought so, but Charity seemed determined not to get on with her - indeed she seemed almost as determined not to like Caroline as Caroline felt to like the girl.