[The Lamp in the Desert by Ethel M. Dell]@TWC D-Link bookThe Lamp in the Desert CHAPTER II 13/32
"I did not come here in that capacity." "I am glad of that," she said.
"Won't you come in and sit down ?" She motioned him within with a queenly gesture, but her invitation was wholly lacking in warmth.
It was Tommy who pressed forward with eager hospitality. "Yes, and have a drink! It's a thirsty right.
It's getting infernally hot.
Stella, you're lucky to be going out of it." "Oh, I am very lucky," Stella said. They entered the lighted room, and Tommy went in search of refreshment. "Won't you sit down ?" said Stella. Her voice was deep and pure, and the music in it made him wonder if she sang.
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