"I certainly do, sir. The mint is holding out well, though, sir. I think it will last."
"By George, this is a calamity," groaned Chase. "How is a man to fight without cigarettes?"
Genevra quietly proffered the one she had not lighted, a quizzical smile in her eyes.
"My contribution to the cause," she said gaily. "What strange creatures men are! You will go out and be shot at all day and yet—" she paused and looked at the cigarette as if it were entitled to reverence.
"It does seem a bit silly, doesn't it?" lamented the stalwart Chase. Then he took the cigarette.
CHAPTER XXII
THE CHARITY BALL
They were not long in finding out what had happened to Saunders. After luncheon, while Browne and the three ladies were completing the preparations for the entertainment. Miss Pelham appeared before Deppingham and Chase in the former's headquarters. She had asked for an interview and was accompanied by Mr. Britt.