It was past nine o'clock.
"Perhaps," I said, addressing him, "you will accompany me as far as my hotel.

I am compelled to retire early as a rule--I suffer much from a chronic complaint of the eyes as you perceive," here touching my spectacles, "and I cannot endure much artificial light.

We can talk further on our way.

Will you give me a chance of seeing your pictures?
I shall esteem myself happy to be one of your patrons." "A thousand thanks!" he answered, gayly.

"I will show you my poor attempts with pleasure.