“Please, sah, tell him ask Ng Sik Wong wife—she shall know what is virgin—I wonder....”
“A virgin is a young unmarried woman,” said Edward, petulantly damning all virgins.
“But, sah——”
“In this case that definition is enough.”
“But, please, sah——”
“Begin to read, Rupert Frazer.”
In a high staccato voice which ignored punctuation and sense, Rupert Frazer began to read.
“Please, sah,” said the tallest of the three Portuguese. “Please excuse us leave the room, sah.” All three rose as if worked by one lever.
“What for?” asked Edward.
“Eh—tya—tya....”