“Because he’s a kind man,” said Bundle.

“So am I,” said Jimmy. “Very kind.”

“Oh! you⁠—you’re an ass,” said Bundle. “I heard somebody say so last night.”

“Who?”

“To be strictly accurate⁠—a Russian Jew. No, it wasn’t. It was⁠—”

But an indignant protest drowned her words.

“I may be an ass,” said Jimmy. “I daresay I am⁠—but I won’t have Russian Jews saying so. What were you doing last night, Bundle?”

“That’s what I’m going to talk about,” said Bundle. “Goodbye for the moment.”