Do you know him well ?" "Oh, yes, quite well," said the Captain; "that is, I've met him at various functions, where he always makes speeches.

Very common, I call him.

I know his father; a mere cottar.

I mean," added the Captain hurriedly, for he remembered that Mr.Rae was of the same humble origin, "you know, he is thoroughly respectable and all that, but of no--ah--social or family standing; that is--oh, you understand." "Quite," said Mr.Rae drily.
"Yes, I shall see him," continued the Captain briskly.

"I shall certainly see him.