36/47 The chief was on the wire and wanted Cutty at once. And by the way," added Cutty as he rose, "they say about the drums that a beautiful woman is immune to their danger." "There's your chance, Kitty," said Burlingame. "A corner in Mouquin's." "Rain or shine." After Cutty had departed Kitty said: "He's the most fascinating man I know. What fun it would be to jog round the world with a man like that, who knew everybody and everything. As a little girl I was violently in love with him; but don't you ever dare give me away." "You'll probably have nightmare to-night. |