54/59 After all, this war will give you a bit of a chance, eh? Good-afternoon." "Good-afternoon, Mr.Lessing," said Graham, "and thank you for all you've said." In the street he walked slowly, and he thought of all Mr.Lessing had not said as well as all he had. After all, he had spoken sound sense, and there was Hilda. He couldn't lose Hilda, and if the old man turned out obstinate--well, it would be all but impossible to get her. |