"
The Dean felt that the Quisante case even put thus bluntly by Jimmy was
very strong; Quisante's deft tongue and skilful brain could make it
appear irresistible. Strategically retiring from the ground of strict
justice, he made an appeal to the feelings.
"Surely neither Mr. Quisante himself nor any of you would wish to win
through such an occurrence as this? That would be no satisfaction to
you."
"Of course we'd rather win without it," said Jimmy irritably. "It's not
our fault. Go to Japhet Williams, or, best of all, persuade Mildmay not
to be a fool. Why won't he answer?"
"Have you had any talk with Quisante about it?"
"Very little. He thinks pretty much what I've said."
"Or with Lady May?" asked the Dean with a direct glance.
"She's never mentioned it to me."
"The whole affair is deplorable."
"I don't see what we can do." Jimmy's tone was rather defiant.
The Dean fell into thought and, as the result thereof, made a proposition;
it was very much that suggestion to Quisante on which Sir Winterton had
frowned so scornfully.
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