4/13 In the second place, you confided to us your disease and your treatment of it--which was really none of our business." "I--I was wrong to do that. But you led me on and--I'm so lonely--and you all seemed so generous and sympathetic--that I--I--" "That you unwittingly posted us concerning your real trouble. Do you realize what it is? You don't need sympathy, Mr.A.Jones.What you need is a slapstick." "A--a--" "A slapstick. And that's what you're going to get if you don't obey orders." Here the maid set down the breakfast, ranging the dishes invitingly before the invalid. |