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Updated: May 15, 2025
"Those are the shares which you will transfer to me at the price I suggest." "I'll see you damned first," roared Crotin, bringing his hand down smash on the table. "Sit down again for one moment." The colonel's voice was gentle but insistent. "Do you know Maggie Delman?" Suddenly Crotin's face went white.
"In fact, we expect to purchase a very excellent mill at a reasonable sum. That was my object in coming to Yorkshire, I may tell you, and it was only by accident that I saw the advertisement of your bazaar and called in." "A fortunate accident for me," said Lady Sybil. Crotin's eyes were on his plate, and he did not raise them.
That her husband adored her and never spoke of her save in a tone of awe was common property and a favourite subject for local humour. That she regarded him with contempt and irritation was as well known. In view of Lady Sybil Crotin's unpopularity, it was perhaps a great mistake that she should make herself responsible for the raising of funds for the local women's hospital.
The blinds were up and the servants were setting the table. Then he passed round to the wing of the building and discovered the library. He actually went into that room, because it was one of Lady Sybil's standing orders that the library should be "aired" and that the scent of Mr. Crotin's atrocious tobacco should be cleared.
Crotin's library was the most comfortable room in the house. It was lighted by French windows which opened on to a small terrace. Long red velvet curtains were drawn, and a little fire crackled on the hearth. When the door closed Crotin turned upon his guest. "Now, damn you," he said harshly, "what's thy proposition? Make it a reasonable sum and I'll pay thee."
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