26/28 "Don't get any foolish idea of that kind into your head. I'm merely putting what is called a supposititious case, with a view to finding out what Dr.O'Donoghue's real feelings are. I don't suppose you know what a supposititious case is ?" "I do not. It was a backward place where I was reared, and I wasn't kept to school regular; and what's more, the Irish wasn't taught in them times." "It wouldn't have helped you much if it was," said Meldon. |