To tea at Buckingham Palace came Sir James Matthew Barrie. Perhaps because most people think irresistibly of him as Peter Pan not-quite-grown-up, Sir James enjoys, even from Royalty, something like the indulgence accorded in every British heart to Peter. Therefore, last week, though 300 guests were present at the royal tea, Sir James approached the Queen-Empress and whispered a request in her ear, as even good little boys sometimes do with their grown-up hostess. . . .
Queen Mary did not seem embarrassed or say, "Shh!" Her face lighted, she nodded, and...
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