4/33 Two other lodgers in the house; but they go to business every morning at half-past eight, and are in bed by ten at night. I have great things in view--portentous changes! I'll tell you all about it presently.' He insisted, first of all, on hearing a full account of Barfoot's history since they both met. They had corresponded about twice a year, but Everard was not fond of letter-writing, and on each occasion gave only the briefest account of himself. In listening, Micklethwaite assumed extraordinary positions, the result, presumably, of a need of physical exercise after hours spent over his work. |