So with a rush she went on her way: 'Leonard, you and I have been friends a long time.

You know my views on some points, and that I think a woman should be as free to act as a man!' She paused; words and ideas did not seem to flow with the readiness she expected.

Leonard's arrogant assurance completed the dragging her back to earth which her own self-consciousness began: 'Drive on, old girl! I know you're a crank from Crankville on some subjects.

Let us have it for all you're worth.

I'm on the grass and listening.' Stephen paused.