"It must be fully that since anybody but Vincent Forbes has been under my roof; that is, of my own species, I mean." "You live there quite alone," commented Theron.
"Quite--with my dogs and cats and lizards--and my Chinaman.

I mustn't forget him." The doctor noted the inquiry in the other's lifted brows, and smilingly explained.

"He is my solitary servant.

Possibly he might not appeal to you much; but I can assure you he used to interest Octavius a great deal when I first brought him here, ten years ago or so.

He afforded occupation for all the idle boys in the village for a twelve-month at least.