Daphne Dolby's first port of call before going on to her office was number 5 Murphy's Mews, which is situation in the seedier part of Chelsea and inhabited by some of the most dubious characters in London. A few may have hearts of gold but the best that can be said for most of the is that they are not at the moment actually wanted by the police, though it is always a matter for speculation as to when the police may not feel a yearning for their society. One of those was Daphne's betrothed, Sir Jaklyn Warner. He had been living there for some weeks and would continue to live there as long as the rent collector was prepared to accept charm of manner and glibness of speech as a substitute for cash.
(from Bachelors Anonymous, by Sir Pelham Wodehouse)
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