14/29 Bob did not often lose his temper, but he looked morose. Sit down." Charnock did so, and when Festing had filled his plate resumed: "This food is decently cooked, and I like my supper served and not thrown at me. Still, in view of what we're charged for board, it's annoying to think the contractor will be richer for a meal I haven't got." "It's a new thing to find you parsimonious. I hope you'll keep it up." Charnock's gloomy face softened. |