Winds of Enchantment
“Ewart Reynolds was rather pompously aware of his power in Kanos society and politics. His conversation was always guarded, though tonight he seemed to have discarded caution and descended to the usual sporting level of dinner talk. Pat was pleased with him, and with herself. Later, when he brought in rubber, she realized without chagrin that there was reason in his bestowing one of his valuable evenings on the villa.“Miss Brading,” he said, “has Farland ever discussed with you the question of a rubber pool?”“I’ve heard about it,” she admitted, “but it’s hardly a matter on which he would consult me.”“You’re partners. Surely he’d ask your opinion? Did he tell you about the meeting we had the other day?”“I haven’t seen Mr. Farland for three weeks.” Her fingers played with the stem of her wine glass. “But he’s against the pool, and that’s enough for me.”Reynolds leaned forward confidentially. “Farland’s principles are not against it—far from it.
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