It's surreptitiously lending money to your friends." "You were always good at definitions," sighed Bennington.
"I understand you've sold your holdings in the English shops ?" "Yes.

I was weary of the people and what they called their conservatism, which is only a phase of stupidity.

And then, besides, I loved the old home up there.

I've been living there about a year now." "It's a pity you couldn't have looked me up before this," Warrington complained.
Bennington only laughed affectionately.
"Take a look around the room while I get the whisky and soda." "Don't bother, Dick." "Boy, I licked you once, and I'll do it again if you don't sit down.

A little extra attention won't hurt; and I'll guarantee the whisky." Waving his arms toward all the desirable things in the room, he vanished beyond the curtain.
Bennington looked about leisurely.