12/24 If you should hear again of Constantine Marka, Marker, or Mark, please note it down." "You mean that he is the author of the _canard_," said Lewis, with sharp eyes, taking up a newspaper. This graceful person will complicate things for me, for I am to represent the Office in the Commons if we get back with a decent majority." Lewis held out a cordial hand. "I congratulate you, Tommy. Now beginneth the end, and may I be spared to see!" "I hope you may, and it's on this I want to talk to you. Merkland has resigned; it will be in the papers to-morrow. |