29/34 I want to know what you're going to say about Mrs.Tubbs. I suppose mother's told you what she offers me ?' Sidney had not resumed his chair. Before Hewett could reply he said: 'I think I'll leave you to talk over this alone.' 'No; stay where you are,' said John gruffly. 'Look here, Clara. Yes, you may well look as if it surprised you.' Clara had just glanced at the young man, slightly raising her eyebrows, but at once looked away again with a careless movement of the head. |