"It's some men's way of saying: Thy will be done." "Ask Phillips to come and see me," he said.

"I can be of more help, if I know exactly his views." He walked with her to the bus.

They passed a corner house that he had more than once pointed out to her.

It had belonged, years ago, to a well- known artist, who had worked out a wonderful scheme of decoration in the drawing-room.

A board was up, announcing that the house was for sale.