"Oh yes sir, dont you fret" replied Marshland and now is there anything I can do for you?"
"No nothing thank you" said Mr. Winston "but when the young ladies and Mr. Palsey come in, send Miss Helen to me."
"Yes sir" said Marshland quitting the room.
Barely had the door closed on Marshlands comely figure, when it opened again and Cyril Sheene came bounding in.
"Hullo Winston" he cried "I heard you had some friends down, so I thought I'd just drop in and be introduced."
"They're all out at present" said Mr. Winston with a vain attempt at a smile, "sit down wont you they'll be in soon."
Cyril flung himself down in an arm chair and then glanced at Mr. Winston.
"Why Winston old fellow" he cried, you dont look yourself, is anything up?"
"Oh nothing said Mr. Winston tapping the table nervously."
"Now look here" said Cyril "you cant get round me like that, I know something is wrong, you might as well tell me."