[The Husbands of Edith by George Barr McCutcheon]@TWC D-Link bookThe Husbands of Edith CHAPTER IV 5/46
Be it also said that he was the only one in the party, save Constance and Tootles, who took to the situation amiably. "Damn the Odell-Carneys," was what Freddie Ulstervelt said as the train drew out of the station.
Brock looked up approvingly. "That's the first sensible thing I've heard him say," he muttered loud enough to be heard by Miss Fowler.
"I say, who are the Odell-Carneys? First I've heard of 'em." "The Odell-Carneys? Oh, dear, have you never heard of them ?" she cried in surprise.
He felt properly rebuked.
"They are very swell Londoners. It is said--" "Then, good heavens, they'll know I'm not Medcroft," he whispered in alarm. "Not at all, my dear Roxbury.
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