31/41 He had not long reposed in his arm-chair when the familiar appeal thundered from without. Malkin once more shook his hand effusively. Didn't matter; I ran over to Putney and looked up my old landlady. The rooms are occupied by a married couple, but I think we shall succeed in persuading them to make way for me. I promised to find them lodgings every bit as good in two days' time.' 'If that is so easy, why not take the new quarters yourself ?' 'Why, to tell you the truth, I didn't think of it!--Oh, I had rather have the old crib; I can do as I like there, you know. |