18/25 If he's Mills's darling--" Neil pushed back his chair, and rose to his feet with blazing eyes. "I've had enough of your insults. "For that matter, I'm glad to leave it. I did think, though, that part of the shop was Paul's, but I dare say he has to humor you." "The room's as much mine as his," said Paul, "and I want you to stay in it." He looked defiantly over at his friend. Neil had not bargained for a quarrel with Paul, but was too incensed to back down. |