7/26 "Chichester, look at this!" She thrust the paper feverishly into his hands. Sir Chichester smoothed its crumpled leaves as he stood beside her. He knew his wife to have a somewhat thinner skin than himself. "You are exaggerating no doubt, my dear. The _Harpoon_ is a good paper and quite friendly." But Millie Splay broke in upon his protestations in a voice as shrill as a scream. |