Confound it! Now I shall have to spend all to-morrow lodging-hunting for other people.
Couldn't I pay a man to do it?
Some confidential agent--private police--you know what I mean ?' 'A man of any delicacy,' replied Earwaker, with grave countenance, 'would feel bound by such a promise to personal exertion.' 'Right; quite right! I didn't mean it; of course I shall hunt conscientiously.

Oh, I say; I have brought over a couple of armadilloes.

Would you like one ?' 'Stuffed, do you mean ?' 'Pooh! Alive, man, alive! They only need a little care.

I should think you might keep the creature in your kitchen; they become quite affectionate.' The offer was unhesitatingly declined, and Malkin looked hurt.

There needed a good deal of genial explanation before Earwaker could restore him to his sprightly mood.
'Where have you been dining ?' cried the traveller.