21/49 'Or do you just tolerate me out of good-nature ?' 'I have liked your companionship all the way from Seascale. Don't disturb my enjoyment of it for the rest of the way.' 'That would be a misfortune indeed. The whole day shall be perfect. But I must have liberty to say what comes into my mind, and when you don't choose to answer I shall respect your silence.' 'Wouldn't you like to smoke a cigar before we start again ?' 'Yes. |