As they turned away, Carlton drew his arm within that of Wilkinson, saying, as he did so-- "As it is an age since I saw you, I must prolong the pleasure of this meeting.

Your work is done for the day, of course." "No, I can't just say that it is." "Well, I can then.

If you've been immuring yourself, as you have on your own confession, for some two months, or more, an afternoon with good company is indispensable.

So, consider this a holiday, and think no more of bags, boxes, cash-book, or ledger.

I bought a splendid trotter yesterday, and am going to try his speed.