We were in the pantry at this moment, and while Mme. Storey listened her eyes were passing along the rows of cups and glasses on the little buffet. \"One moment,\" she said. \"Have you got a magnifying glass of any sort? A reading glass will do.\"
It was fetched her from the study. She examined the shelves. \"Gabbitt, how many of these cups did you set out on the tea-table yesterday?\" she asked.
\"Two, ma'am. No guests were expected.\"
We were in the pantry at this moment, and while Mme. Storey listened her eyes were passing along the rows of cups and glasses on the little buffet. \"One moment,\" she said. \"Have you got a magnifying glass of any sort? A reading glass will do.\"
It was fetched her from the study. She examined the shelves. \"Gabbitt, how many of these cups did you set out on the tea-table yesterday?\" she asked.
\"Two, ma'am. No guests were expected.\"
