“My dear Miss Stanley, when I talked to you the other afternoon of work and
politics and such-like things, my mind was all the time resenting it beyond
measure. "
"Since you require it, I must obey," replied Kneebone; "but prepare yourself for a
terrible shock. The Victoria was
Ah Cum's bread and butter. It was evident the lady’s servant knew his mistress, for he had come equipped
with a tray upon which reposed a decanter and two glasses. So, you see—’
‘Do not say any more,’ Melusine uttered, flinging away and moving to the
fireplace. Wood. “Do you happen to know whether
she is supposed to be here?”
“Very likely indeed,” Captain Fred Meddoes answered, lighting a cigarette. ”
“I know,” said Mr Manning, “I know these Dreadful Statistics. Only it was with a further and most unbelieving
shrug of the shoulders that he resumed his seat. I deal with the Malay mostly; but twice a year I visit islands occupied by
the true blacks, recently cured of their ancient taste for long-pig. ”
“Suppose he comes and talks to me?”
“A girl can always keep a man at a distance if she cares to do it. On
a stool eight feet high sat a small boy in a faded blue cotton, his face like that of
young Buddha. ’
Melusine fought down the raw emotion that threatened to overwhelm her and
drew a steadying breath.
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