21/43 I would hate to see them lose out. You understand ?" His brother-in-law turned his eyes upon him, gazed at him steadily for a few moments, then taking his hand, shook it warmly, exclaiming, "Perfectly, old chap, perfectly--good sort, Gwynne--good family. Girl of the finest--hope you put it off, old boy. Madame has put me on, you know, eh, what? Fine girl though--quite the finest thing I've seen--could go anywhere." His brother-in-law's face flushed fiery red. |