8/24 He doesn't know anything about the work. And I haven't got the time to teach him, even if he wanted the place." "Father," began the girl, the fun leaving her eyes and her lips becoming grave, "I do not like the noises at night. I have not suggested the police, because robbery is _not_ the motive." "Laura, that's all tommyrot. This is an old house, and the wood always creaks with a change of temperature. But this doesn't seem to touch Mr.Fitzgerald." The girl shrugged. |