Of course, when the two couples settled down in London the usual exchange of visits began. But from the first it was quite evident that Mrs. Allingham resented her husband’s friendship for Theo.
Mrs. Cloys.
Why should Mrs. Allingham have resented it?
Justina.
Olive was always a jealous cat—person.
Sir Fletcher Portwood.
John is some months younger than his wife, I may tell you. No marriage can turn out happily when the balance of age drops ever so slightly on the woman’s side. My observation——
Mrs. Cloys.
Rubbish!
Sir Fletcher Portwood.