It is an old arrangement of ours.
Vincent and I have been friends for many years now.

We are quite alone in the world, we two--much to our mutual satisfaction.

You must come up and see me some time; come up and have a look over the books we were speaking of." "I am much obliged," said Theron, without enthusiasm.

The thought of the doctor by himself did not attract him greatly.
The reservation in his tone seemed to interest the doctor.

"I suppose you are the first man I have asked in a dozen years," he remarked, frankly willing that the young minister should appreciate the favor extended him.