CHAPTER VI

THE ENSHROUDING FOG “I’m off, Mother,” said Ted to Charity, as he went into the sitting room after Hapworth had taken his departure. “Oh, Ted, has it come so soon?” almost shrieked Charity, as she put her hand to her heart. “Not to the South Pole,” explained Ted, as he tweaked her ear affectionately. “Only to Chicago. I want to have a talk with my publishers about my new book.” “Oh, if it’s only that!” returned Charity, with a sign of great relief. “I’ll lay out your things for you and pack your suitcase.” “Thanks,…