yes!\" said Miss Priestley; \"the Commodore was acquainted with all of the most eminent persons of his time.\"
\"And, of course, his end will give the book a tragic interest now.\"
\"Oh, don't!\" said the girl with one of her curious wooden gestures. \"It is too dreadful to reflect that what you say is true!\"
\"Is it nearly finished?\" asked Mme. Storey.
\"Yes. I shall be able to bring it up to the end of 1918. That will
yes!\" said Miss Priestley; \"the Commodore was acquainted with all of the most eminent persons of his time.\"
\"And, of course, his end will give the book a tragic interest now.\"
\"Oh, don't!\" said the girl with one of her curious wooden gestures. \"It is too dreadful to reflect that what you say is true!\"
\"Is it nearly finished?\" asked Mme. Storey.
\"Yes. I shall be able to bring it up to the end of 1918. That will
