*** start of the project gutenberg ebook 1442 *** the kingdom of the blind by e. phillips oppenheim chapter i lady anselman stood in the centre of the lounge at the ritz hotel and with a delicately-poised forefinger counted her guests. there was the great french actress who had every charm but youth, chatting vivaciously with a tall, pale-faced man whose french seemed to be as perfect as his attitude was correct. the popular wife of a great actor was discussing her husbands latest play wi...