4/16 I wish I could solve the mysteries of ways and means and drop upon a large deposit of ivory, or spice, or precious stones. We should soon be out of this country, should we not, old girl ?" "I do not think we have much to complain of," answered Jocelyn. Moreover, I do not suppose you would do so if you had the excuse." "Oh yes, I should, if I thought it would do any good." "Ah!" put in Meredith. "There speaks Philosophy--jam, please." "Or Resignation--that is strawberry and this is black currant." "Thanks, black currant. |