3/19 It struck me also that her lips looked rather dry. Upon these two hints I spoke. "I have heard my grandmother (Lady Malkinshaw) say that, 'a drop in time saves nine.'" "You will find it under the sofa pillow," said Mrs.Baggs, with sudden briskness. "'A drop in time saves nine'-- my sentiments, if I may put myself on a par with her ladyship. The liqueur-glass, Mr.Softly, is in the backgammon-board. |