I think that’s rather a scheme, what? Prattle of childish voices, eh? Little feet pattering hither and thither, yes?”
I concealed my perturbation, but the effort to preserve my sangfroid tested my powers to the utmost.
The course of action outlined by Mr. Wooster meant the finish of our cosy bachelor establishment if it came into being as a practical proposition; and no doubt some men in my place would at this juncture have voiced their disapproval. I avoided this blunder.
“If you will pardon my saying so, sir,” I suggested, “I think you are not quite yourself after your influenza. If I might express the opinion, what you require is a few days by the sea. Brighton is very handy, sir.”
“Are you suggesting that I’m talking