Mollie delivered her usual ultimatum.
“If you please, sir, I beg to give a month’s notice.”
“Bosh!” said Herbert.
“Bosh indeed!” cried Mollie. “We’ll see if it’s bosh! If you want any sandwiches for your precious visitors you can cut ‘em yourself.”
With this challenge she went out of the room and slammed the door behind her.
Herbert breathed deeply, and after a moment’s struggle in his soul spoke mildly.
“Mother, go and pacify the fool, will you?”
“She is very obstinate,” said Mrs. Heywood.
“All women are obstinate.”
Suddenly the man’s self-restraint broke down and he became excited.