"I am sure you are very much to be congratulated, Miss Scott," she said. "Mr. Brooks' scheme is a splendid success, isn't it? You must be proud of your share in it."
"My share," Mary said, in quiet, even tones, "has been very small indeed. Mr. Brooks is alone responsible for it. The idea was his, and the organization was his. We others have been no more than machines."
"Very useful machines, Mary," Brooks said, with a kind glance towards her. "Come, we mustn't any of us belittle our share in the work."
Mary took up some papers from the desk.
"I think," she said, "that if you have no more messages for Mr. Flitch
I had better start. We are very busy in Stepney just now."
"Please don't hurry," Brooks said. "We must try and manage something for Lady Sybil."
Mary looked up doubtfully.
"Unless you ask Lady Sybil to look on," she said, "I don't quite see how it is possible for her to come."
"Lady Sybil knows the conditions," Brooks answered. "She wants to have a try as a helper."
Mary raised her eyebrows slightly.