9/55 That's just amateur theatricals!" "Is it!" snorted Herbert. "If you want to know what stage fright is, just go on board a British battle-ship with your face covered with burnt cork and insist on being treated like an ambassador. You'll find it's a little different from a first night with the Simla Thespians!" Ford had no part in the debate. He had been smoking comfortably and with well-timed nods, impartially encouraging each disputant. |