16/24 But, nevertheless, that little visit has been worth something to you." "Upon my word, Aby, I never suffered so much as I did that day. I didn't know till then that I had a soft heart." "Soft heart! Oh, bother. Such stuff as that always makes me sick. If I 'ate anything, it's maudlin. Your former visit down there did very well, and now you must make another, or else, by the holy poker! I'll make it for you." "And what would you have me say to him if I did manage to see him ?" "Perhaps I'd better go--" "That's out of the question. |