14/23 "Who is the young man with her ?" "My nephew, Martin Stone." "The son of your brother who was killed with his wife in that dreadful Alpine accident? What is he ?" "He's very nearly a doctor. I never know whether he's quite finished or not." "I thought perhaps he might have something to do with Art." "Oh no, he despises Art." "And does your daughter despise it, too ?" "No; she's studying it." "Oh, really! How interesting! I do think the rising generation amusing, don't you? They were standing side by side before the picture, curiously observant and detached, exchanging short remarks and glances. |