4/20 "It's worth that, anyhow." "Do," said Mallalieu. He pulled out the big gold watch which hung from the end of his cable chain and glanced at its jewelled dial. "Four o'clock--I've a meeting in the Mayor's parlour at ten past. But I'll look in again before going home." He hurried away towards the entrance gate, and Cotherstone, after ruminative inspection of the new carts, glanced at some papers in his hand and went over to a consignment of goods which required checking. |