Chapter 4

Sonia looked up in time to meet Ellaline’s glance, and knew the mockery, addressed to Jimmy, was for her. “Sonia doesn’t need it,” said Ellaline smoothly. “She’s the kind who orders life and brings everything in it to heel!” “Cat!” said Jimmy in Sonia’s ear. “Let’s brazen her out for that, and have ours told. Shall us?” “All right.” “Have to line up. Two ahead, and Ellaline falling in behind. No, she’s vamoosed! Good riddance. Shall we carry on? You don’t mind? Some people get disturbed over these gipsy fakirs.” “N…