6/16 "His career, his reputation, everything he values most in this world is at stake. He is a sensible, level-headed fellow, who has become embittered by unjust suspicion; yet he would unwillingly let a material item like his cousin's proceedings sink into oblivion just for the sake of telling a girl that she looks more charming to-day than she did yesterday, or some equally original remark peculiar to love-making. How do you account for it, Winter ?" "I give it up," sighed the detective. "We are all fools where women are concerned." "You surprise me," said the barrister sternly. "Such a personal confession of weakness is unexpected--I may say distressing." Winter shook his head. |