Chapter 5

“We have no kings in this country,” said Mrs. Churchill, getting up. “I’m not saying Stella isn’t a lovely girl. I’m only saying the men are not likely to see it, and considering her constitution, I think it is decidedly a good thing. A good thing for you, too. You could never get on without her, you’d be as helpless as a baby. Well, I’m off. I know you are dying to get back to that book of yours.” “Admirable, clear-sighted woman! What a treasure you are for a sister-in-law! I admit it—I am dying. But no other but …