Robson, whom I need not describe, since you know his face from his countless photographs, had evidently, from the look of his shoulders, brushed his hair after putting his coat on; and Sir peregrine Campbell made his vast silver beard a reason for not wearing a tie beneath it.
"The Debit Account"
Oliver Onions
The other night he took her and Whitlock to dinner before going to Sir peregrine Campbell's.
"The Debit Account"
Oliver Onions
That very evening he had given a dinner-party; followed a short interview with Sir peregrine Campbell, one of the guests; but Mr. Robson, of the Board of Trade, had declined to be seen.
"The Story of Louie"
Oliver Onions