Chapter 39

“H’m!” said Anthony to himself. “Evidently Mr. Hiram Fish prefers sitting in the shade.” 16 Tea in the Schoolroom Anthony regained the terrace with the feeling uppermost in his mind that the only safe place for private conversations was the middle of the lake. The resonant boom of a gong sounded from the house, and Tredwell appeared in a stately fashion from a side door. “Luncheon is served, my lord.” “Ah!” said Lord Caterham, brisking up a little. “Lunch.” At that moment two children burst out of the house. They w…