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Updated: June 13, 2025
"Good Lord, an overdose of it would " he checked the words abruptly and gave vent to a nervous fit of laughter. "Don't be a fool, George," commanded his wife. "No one is trying to poison you." "Who's saying that he's going to poison me?" demanded Deppingham shortly. "I'm objecting because I don't like the idea of taking medicine from a man just out of college.
Britt, will explain matters to you after I have retired. He " "Your attorney? What does this mean?" gasped Deppingham, visions of blackmail in mind. "What's up, Britt? I deny every demmed word of it, whatever it is!" "Just a little private affair," murmured Britt, uncomfortably. "Private?" sniffed Miss Pelham, involuntarily rearranging her hat. "I think it has been quite public, Mr. Britt.
Lady Deppingham and Browne came upon the Princess quite unexpectedly. She was in the upper gallery, leaning against the stone rail and gazing steadily through the field glasses in the direction of the bungalow. They held back and watched her, unseen.
He looked hard at Browne for a moment. "Oh, I say, now, old chap, don't you think it's rather too much of a coincidence?" Browne arose quickly, a flash of resentment in his eyes. "See here, Deppingham " "Don't be annoyed, Bobby," pleaded Lady Agnes. "He's nervous. Don't mind him." "I'm not nervous. It's the beastly chill." "Just the same.
"We'll have to make the best of it," sighed Deppingham in response to his wife's lamentations. "I daresay, Antoine and the maids can get our things into some sort of shape, my dear. What say to a little stroll about the grounds while they are doing it? By Jove, it would be exciting if we were to find a ruby or two. Saunders says they are as common as strawberries in July." Mr.
"Demmed simple," growled Deppingham. "We are living on an island where polygamy is practised and tolerated. Why can't we take advantage of the custom and beat the natives at their own game? That's the ticket!" Of course, this proposition, simple as it sounded, brought forth a storm of laughter and expostulation, but Saunders held his ground.
I'm sure Lord Deppingham will understand. He has been shot at often enough since he came to the island." "By Jove, I should rather say I have," blurted out Deppingham. "'Pon my word, they had a shot at me every time I tried to pluck a flower at the roadside. I've got so used to it that I resent it when they don't have a try at me." "Think it was Von Blitz?" asked Browne. "No.
Lady Deppingham is one of the angles; Mr. Browne, the American gentleman, is another; the native population is the last. Each wants to be the hypothenuse. While the interests of all three are merged in the real issue, there is, nevertheless, a decided disposition all around to make it an entirely one-sided affair." "I don't believe I grasp " muttered Deppingham blankly.
"Oh, Deppy, I should have died! I should have died!" "My dear!" "I couldn't have lived if " "But, my dear, I didn't eat it and here we are! God bless you!" He turned abruptly and walked off beside her, ignoring the two distressed Americans. As they passed through the French window, Deppingham put his arm about his wife's waist. Chase turned to Britt.
They are traitors to their friends and I shall turn them over sooner or later to the people they are looting. I'll not have Von Blitz saying, even to himself, that I have not only stolen his wives but have also cast him into the hands of his philistines. It may sound quixotic to you, but I think that Lord Deppingham and Mr. Browne will understand my attitude."
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