here. I've just heard of old Mrs. Mingott's stroke; and as I was on my way to the house I saw you turning down this street and nipped after you. I suppose you've come from there?\"
Archer nodded, and pushed his telegram under the lattice.
\"Very bad, eh?\" Lefferts continued. \"Wiring to the family, I suppose. I gather it IS bad, if you're including Countess Olenska.\"
Archer's lips stiffened; he felt a savage impulse to dash
here. I've just heard of old Mrs. Mingott's stroke; and as I was on my way to the house I saw you turning down this street and nipped after you. I suppose you've come from there?\"
Archer nodded, and pushed his telegram under the lattice.
\"Very bad, eh?\" Lefferts continued. \"Wiring to the family, I suppose. I gather it IS bad, if you're including Countess Olenska.\"
Archer's lips stiffened; he felt a savage impulse to dash
