[The Man From Brodney’s by George Barr McCutcheon]@TWC D-Link bookThe Man From Brodney’s CHAPTER VI 18/23
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.Bowles, who had resumed his coat of red, joined them in the stroll about the gardens, pointing out objects of certain interest and telling the cost of each to the penny. "I can't conduct you through the chateau," he apologised as they were returning after the short tour.
"They can't close the bank until I set the balance sheet, sir, and it's now two hours past closing time.
It doesn't matter, however, my lord," he added hastily, "we enjoy anything in the shape of a diversion." "See here, Mr .-- er--old chap, what are we to do about servants? We can't get on without them, you know." "Oh, the horses are being well cared for in the valley, sir.
You needn't worry a bit--" "Horses! What we want, is to be cared for ourselves.
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