Chapter 13

“You did nothing of the sort. You ordered him to fetch your cigars. He brought your rotten cigar-case. Do you suggest it was his duty to look inside?” “If you think——” “I don’t,” said Estelle. “I know. Are you going to beg his pardon?” “Certainly not. The man’s behaviour——” “Has been superb,” said Estelle. “I admit I warned him. I told him what to expect. I told him that he would have to wait upon the most insufferable swine that ever stepped into this house. I told him what you would say and how you would act. I d…