'Here, take this plan with you, and think it over.' 'Pray don't let me interfere with your business,' interposed Hubert, with scrupulous politeness.

'I could see you later, Mr.Mutimer.' 'No, no; Rodman and I have done for the present,' said Mutimer, cheerfully.

'By-the-by,' he added, as his right-hand man moved to the door, 'don't forget to drop a line to Slater and Smith.

And, I say, if Hogg turns up before two o'clock, send him here; I'll be down with you by half-past.' Mr.Rodman gave an 'All right,' nodded to Hubert, who paid no attention, and took his departure.
'You've had a long pull of it,' Richard began, as he took his chair again, and threw his legs into an easy position.

'Shall I close the windows?
Maybe you don't like the draught.' 'Thank you; I feel no draught.' The working man had the advantage as yet.