Chapter 46

The fellow came in unpleasantly. This was hardly his fault. By the mere fact of being present, Mr. Lemonbaum committed an offence against whatever company he kept. It follows that his comings in were obnoxious. Only his goings out were unexceptionable. Someone in the City had said of him that he could very well pose for any three of the seven deadly sins. “Nunc, nunc, Teddy dear,” cried Mona. “How’s the case?” “Safe and sound,” said the lawyer, sucking his lips. He bowed to Alathea. “I dined with Habakkuk this even…