4/12 Well, but I shan't make him any worse; and Mr.Penfold says I must see him. It is very particular, I tell you. He won't thank you for refusing me, when he comes to hear of it." He said this very seriously; and the servant, after a short hesitation, begged him to sit down in the passage a moment. He then went into the dining-room, and shortly reappeared, holding the door open. |