But these things counterbalance the distance.

By the way, do you know that Mrs.Morres is in town ?" "I had not heard." "She has come up for a week's shopping." "Ah! I must call on her.

I like her douches of cold water on all our schemes." "So do I." He looked at her with a dawning intention in his eyes.

Before he could speak the words that were on his lips the opposite door opened, and a young woman, wearing an artist's blouse, with close-cropped dark hair and a frank boyish face, came out.
"I beg your pardon, Miss Gray, do you happen to have any methylated spirit ?" "Good-night, Miss Gray." He lifted his hat and went down the stairs.

On the next landing he paused and listened with a smile to the conversation overhead.