25/30 This girl has been a secretary; she has been advertising for some similar post; any post, indeed." He took out the paper and pointed to the advertisement. The Marquess took the paper, passing his hand over his eyes, as if he were dazed, and read the few lines which had cost Celia her last penny. "Well, now, I want you to write an answer to it, Talbot, and offer her a situation." Lord Sutcombe dropped into his chair, his head sunk in his hands. "Of course, I'll do it--I feel, confused. Little wonder!--What kind of situation? |