10/19 However, if men like Forbes leave their judgment behind them, it's no wonder if commoner mortals follow suit.' 'There!' said Wallace, with a sigh of relief as the curtain fell on the first act, 'that's done with. There are two or three things in the second act that are beautiful. In her first appearance as the White Lady she is as wonderful as ever, but the third act is a nuisance--' 'No whispering there,' said Forbes, looking round upon them. 'Oh, I know what you're after, Edward, perfectly. I hear it all with one ear.' 'That,' said Wallace, moving up to him, 'is physically impossible. |