'It is not for me to dictate,' said Edith, in a tone of command, 'but I should think it more sensible of you not to say these things to me—just now.'
The servant came in with tea.
CHAPTER XXIV
Just before Archie went back to school he made a remark that impressed Edith strangely. Quite dressed and ready to start, as he was putting on his gloves, he fell into one of his reveries. After being silent for some time he said:
'Mother!'
'Yes, darling?'
'Why doesn't father fight?'
'I told you before, darling. Your father is not very strong.'
'Mother!'
'Yes, dear?'