Wingate leaned over and swung him on one side.

For a single moment Phipps, too, seemed about to attempt force.

Then, with an ugly little laugh, he recovered himself.
"My dear Lady Dredlinton, let me reason with you," he begged.

"On this occasion Mr.Wingate is in opposition to our interests, your husband's and mine.

You cannot--" "Let Lady Dredlinton read the cable," Wingate interposed.
It was done before any further interference was possible.