28/50 Up above here is Cumberland Market; a hay and straw market. Quite pleasant odours--country odours--reach us on market day. I am country-bred; that's why I speak of such a trifle.' 'So am I,' said Monica. 'I come from Somerset.' 'And I from Hampshire. Do you know, I have a strong suspicion that all the really nice girls in London _are_ country girls.' Monica had to look at the speaker to be sure that this was said in pleasantry. |