25/31 "And I don't think we've much time to do it either. This particular game is at an end, you may take it from me." "I hope to goodness it is: I want to get back to the country," said Victoire. On the landing they separated; she went upstairs and he went down. Presently he came up with the shaving water and shaved his master; for in the house in University Street he discharged the double functions of valet and butler. He had just finished his task when there came a ring at the front-door bell. |