13/38 She seemed to be reflecting on that point. His voice was unnatural, forcibly suppressed, quivering at pauses. His eyes gleamed, and there was a centre of warm colour on each of his cheeks. He had taken a note-book from his pocket, and the leaves rustled under his tremulous fingers. The real property consists of a couple of houses in Belwick, both let, and an estate at a place called Wanley. |