“He’s not a snob.”
They had reached the house, and Pete was fishing in his pocket for his keys.
“Do you think Mr. Lanley is a snob?” he asked.
As usual Mrs. Wayne evaded the direct answer.
“I got an unfavorable impression of him this afternoon.”
“For failing to see that I was a king among men?”
“For backing up every stupid thing his daughter said.”
“Loyalty is a fine quality.”
“Justice is better,” answered his mother.
“Oh, well, he’s old,” said Wayne, dismissing the whole subject.