That's real malice.

This report will linger and live long after the denial and apology are published." Lady Splay raised her head.
"I can't imagine who can have sent in such a cowardly lie.

Enemies of us?
Or enemies of Stella ?" "We can think that out afterwards, Lady Splay," said Harold Jupp.

He was of a practical matter-of-fact mind and every one turned to listen to his suggestion.

"The first thing to do is to get the report contradicted in the evening papers." "Of course." There was something to be done.