The old man asked about you--he always does.

And now, Mr.Rutter, tell me about yourself--have you done well ?" He didn't think he had, judging from his general appearance, but he wanted to be sure in case St.George asked him.
Harry settled in his chair, his broad shoulders filling the back.

The news of Kate's wedding was what he had expected.

Perhaps it was already over.

He was glad, however, the information had come to him unsought.
For an instant he made no reply to Pawson's inquiry, then he answered slowly: "Yes, and no.