— VIII —A QUESTION OF COMPENSATION
Taking out his pocketbook Sir Philip proceeded to compose a telegram on a scale which showed a reckless disregard of the fact that it would have to be paid for at the rate of halfpenny a word:
TO CAMPION, Rectory, Baynham, Sussex.
Can you receive Miss Owen as governess today? Pray convey my apologies to Mrs. Campion for putting her to inconvenience. You will confer on me a great favour if you can. When you read letter from me which Miss Owen will bring you will understand urgency of the matter. If your reply is in affirmative Miss Owen will come by afternoon train.
PHILIP FORD, Glynde, Essex.
Having re-read what he had written Sir Philip thought:
“Better take that to the office myself; that will be the shortest way of keeping my own counsel and avoi
