8/26 I couldn't eat my lunch to-day for old Grogan of the Artillery. It soured my wine and spoilt my food. Well, well, Robin, if you're under Nelly's protection you may do what you like--join the Peace Society, if you like." "I mean to, sir," Sir Robin said, placidly. "In fact, I'm speaking on 'The Ideal of a Universal Peace' on Monday evening at the Finsbury Democratic Debating Club." When Sir Robin came to town there had been an apprehension in his uncle's breast, too well-founded, that the Dowager would follow him. |