14/33 There was Language, and Torpenhow withdrew to consult the Nilghai, who had come it to talk continental politics. Dick is probably playing the fool with a woman.' 'Isn't that bad enough ?' 'No. She may throw him out of gear and knock his work to pieces for a while. She may even turn up here some day and make a scene on the staircase: one never knows. But until Dick speaks of his own accord you had better not touch him. |