He forgot that it was washing day, and that he had promised to dine down town.

Punctually at half-past one he left his place of business, as usual, and took his way homeward.

As he walked along, he met an old friend who lived in a neighboring town, and who was on a visit to our city.
"Why, Mr.Jones! How glad I am to see you! When did you arrive ?" And my husband grasped the hand of his friend eagerly.
"Came in last evening," replied Mr.Jones.

"How well you look, Smith! How is your family ?" "Well--very well.

When do you leave ?" "By this afternoon's line." "So soon?
You make no stay at all ?" "I came on business, and must go back again with as little delay as possible." "Then you must go and dine with me, Jones.