This admirable exposition was rudely received.
“In fact,” said Virginia fiercely, “your wretched god in the car is about as much use to us as a witch in a fairy-tale. Upon my soul, what an idiot a man can be. I ask for ideas; and you hand me a lot of wash about——”
“You said we wanted something to clear the air. I only corroborated——”
“Who wants corroboration? Do you? I know I don’t. Do pull yourself together and try and think. It’ll seem strange at first, of course—using your brain. But you can sleep it off.”
As the car turned into Pall Mall—
“Any way,” said Roger thickly, “those two have opened my eyes. You’re undeniably lovely, but you’re devilish——”
“Strict,” said Virginia, laying a hand on his arm. “Like your Athenian audience. I want a happy ending—so very much.”
The man turned and looked at the beautiful face.
This was eager, but the great grey eyes were wistful, and the exquisite mouth——
It occurred to Roger suddenly that the mouth could not be compared to that of Rosemary.