9/38 It was presumed that he had gone 'after a job.' When he reached home his mother and Alice were at tea. He walked to the kitchen fireplace, turned his back to it, and gazed with a peculiar expression at the two who sat at table. 'I can see that in his face.'. Work likely to last.' 'So we'll hope,' commented his mother. 'Where is it ?' 'A good way out of London. |