but for that and this, I think Beryl would enjoy a flirtation with me.

She can't quite make me out, and my unwavering severity of manner.

Her cross-questioning sometimes is maddening--or it might become so, but that with both of us--you and me--retiring so much into the background she has to lead such a strenuous life and see one after the other the more important clients.

Of course--here's the tea..." (Brief interval during which the waiter does much unnecessary laying out of the tea until Honoria says: "Don't let me keep you.

I know you are busy at this time.