There isn't a person breathing with so little real feeling for the slaves of the world, as your middle-class manufacturer, your tradesman.

That is why, in the days to come, he will be the person who is going to suffer most." Maraton was appealed to from across the table with reference to some of the art treasures which were reputed to have found their way from Italy to New York.

He gave at once the information required, speaking fluently and with the appreciative air of a connoisseur, of many of the pictures which were under discussion.

Soon afterwards, Lady Grenside rose and the men drew up their chairs.

The evening papers had arrived and there was a general air of seriousness.