greatest thing in the world. And it must be, because it is the only
thing--the
only
thing, Peggy--that has been strong enough to keep
us apart. A part is never greater than the whole, Peggy, but I will
explain about that when you open that desk. There are sharks in it.
Aren't there, Peggy?--
aren't
there?"
His voice had risen to a querulous tone. Gently the fat old man