4/28 The 'Criminal Queens' might be a great literary success. She almost thought that it would be a success.Messrs.Leadham and Loiter, the publishers, were civil to her. Mr Booker had said that he would see what could be done. She had gathered from Mr Alf's caustic and cautious words that the book would be noticed in the 'Evening Pulpit.' No;--she would not take dear Roger's advice as to leaving London. |