"I cannot question anything my sister does." "Then we will let it pass, though I am afraid you will consider what I am going to ask a further presumption.

You have forward wheat to deliver, and find it difficult to obtain it ?" Barrington's smile was somewhat grim.

"In both cases you have surmised correctly." Winston nodded.

"Still, it is not mere inquisitiveness, sir.

I fancy I am the only man at Silverdale who can understand your difficulties, and, what is more to the point, suggest a means of obviating them.