Concerning Alarm Clocks
“Now, where shall we put them?”
Dinner was over. Lady Coote had been once more detailed for duty. Sir Oswald had unexpectedly come to the rescue by suggesting bridge—not that “suggesting” is the right word. Sir Oswald, as became one of “Our Captains of Industry” ( No. 7 of Series I ), merely expressed a preference and those around him hastened to accommodate themselves to the great man’s wishes.
Rupert Bateman and Sir Oswald were partners against Lady Coote and Gerald Wade, which was a very happy arrangement.