While he was chalking his cue he heard voices.
"It is very sad." It was Mrs.Franklyn-Haldene talking.

"We shall miss her in church work.

It is a severe blow to Mr.Warrington." "That was a good draw, John.

Three cushions this time.Good.

You're playing strong to-night." "Did you think to bring over your pajamas ?" John asked irrelevantly.
Warrington smiled in spite of himself.
"I forgot all about them," he admitted.
"Thought you would, so I brought over two sets.