It had not yet been settled where he and Sherwood should have their permanent abode; there was a suggestion that they should share a house which was to let not far from Applegarth's, but Will felt uneasy at the thought of a joint tenancy, doubting whether he could live in comfort with any man.

He was vexed at having to leave his flat in Chelsea, which so thoroughly suited his habits and his tastes.
Warburton and his host talked much of Sherwood.
"When I first met him," said the jam-manufacturer, "he struck me as the queerest man of business--except myself--that I had ever seen.

He talked about Norse sagas, witchcraft, and so on, and when he began about business, I felt uneasy.

Of course I know him better now." "There are not many steadier and shrewder men than Sherwood," remarked Will.
"I feel sure of that," replied the other.

And he added, as if to fortify himself in the opinion: "Yes, I feel sure of it." "In spite of all his energy, never rash." "No, no; I can see that.