17/31 "The man's bringing you cigarettes here," she said, nodding to the two gentlemen. "We'll give you a chance to do the sordid kind of talking we know you really like. Afterwhile, Mildred will show you what's in bloom in the hothouse, if you wish, Arthur." Mildred followed her, and, when they were alone in another of the spacious rooms, went to a window and looked out, while her mother seated herself near the center of the room in a gilt armchair, mellowed with old Aubusson tapestry. Mrs.Palmer looked thoughtfully at her daughter's back, but did not speak to her until coffee had been brought for them. "I'm afraid our good-looking cousin won't think you're very talkative, Mildred. |