8/18 Will you bid him come closer, Mr.Major, zat I may study ze costume in its detail ?" "Certainly." Mr.Colt beckoned to Brother Copas, who came forward still holding Corona by the hand. "Brother Copas, Mr.Isidore Bamberger here--brother of Our Member--desires to make your acquaintance." "I am honoured," said Brother Copas politely. "I was telling the major how moch I admire zat old costume of yours." "It is not for sale, however." Brother Copas faced the two Hebrews with his ironical smile. "I am sorry to disappoint you, sirs, but I have no old clothes to dispose of, at present." "No offence, no offence, I hope ?" put in Mr.Julius. |