Greeby

The oration was delivered in Romany, and Miss Greeby only understood such scraps of it as was hastily translated to her by a wild-eyed girl to whom she had given a shilling.

Red Money Fergus Hume 1895

Greeby mixed with the throng, dispensed a few judicious shillings and speedily became aware of what was going on.

Red Money Fergus Hume 1895

Miss Greeby again bit her umbrella handle reflectively.

Red Money Fergus Hume 1895

Miss Greeby looked greatly annoyed, as Mrs. Belgrove maliciously saw, for she knew well that the heiress would now regret having so hastily intimated her approaching departure.

Red Money Fergus Hume 1895

Greeby, who always had a great deal to say, and who always tried, as an

Red Money Fergus Hume 1895

"Or motor, or bicycle, or use Shanks 'mare," remarked Miss Greeby rather vulgarly.

Red Money Fergus Hume 1895

"Silver, I presume," put in Miss Greeby carelessly.

Red Money Fergus Hume 1895

Then came feats of strength, in which Miss Greeby proved herself to be a female Sandow, and later a number of the guests sojourned to the billiard-room to play.

Red Money Fergus Hume 1895

Whether Miss Greeby found a difficulty, as was probable, in getting

Red Money Fergus Hume 1895

"If Mr. Lambert has the honor of your family at heart he will do nothing," said the secretary hopefully; "for if Miss Greeby is arrested along with me the writing of that letter is bound to come out."

Red Money Fergus Hume 1895