7/35 Everything here seemed to be in a mist, with the ground trembling underfoot. I was employed to conduct the lawyer as far as the porter's lodge, a longish traverse. He beguiled the way by excusing himself for hurrying back to London. But, you will understand, Mr .-- Mr.Etchingham; at a time like this I could hardly spare the hours that it cost me to come over. You would be astonished what a deal of extra work it gives and how far-spreading the evil is. |