23/42 "A few more or less won't matter.... Lorna, do you know Helen Wrapp ?" "That red-headed dame!" burst out Lorna, with heat. She's one who doesn't shake a shimmy on tea, believe me." Lane was somewhat at a loss to understand his sister's intimation, but as it was vulgarly inimical, and seemed to hold some subtle personal scorn or jealousy, he shrank from questioning her. This talk with his sister was the most unreal happening he had ever experienced. |