Chapter 41

“I—I didn’t mean to be rude,” said Miss Sword suddenly. “You weren’t,” said I, sitting up. “I was rather short: but you mustn’t abuse the car.” “I’ll—I’ll try not to,” I said. Miss Sword descended and took her seat by my side. “You’re really very kind to us,” she said: “but I can’t let your business suffer because of——” “Look here,” said I. “As soon as you’re tired of me, please tell me to go. In so many words. I want to see this thing through, and my business can wait.” “Do you always give ‘service’ like this?” “N…