The dinner was not concluded before I had arranged that Evan should resume (gratuitously, you know) his post of secretary to him.

So here is Evan fixed at Beckley Court as long as Melville stays.

Talking of him, I am horrified suddenly.

They call him the great Mel! 'Sir Franks is most estimable, I am sure, as a man, and redolent of excellent qualities--a beautiful disposition, very handsome.

He has just as much and no more of the English polish one ordinarily meets.