"I felt sure that you would take a sensible view of the matter," said
Mr, Allen. "I am truly sorry that Mr. Brown could not have been more
discreet. If he has imagined that he could push that woman into our
society, he is mistaken. And now, while I think of it, there is a
message which I should be glad to send to Mr. Brown, if you will be so
kind as to convey it."