He was not wholly devoid of the sense of humor, as a gentleman's gentleman should at all times be.
"William Osborne?
What the deuce does he want here ?" asked Warrington impatiently.
"He said his business was important, sir.

If it is half as important as he acts--" "No comments, please.

Show Mr.Osborne in." Warrington turned all his mail face-downward.

He knew Bill of aforetime, in the old newspaper days.

Bill had marvelously keen eyes, for all that they were watery.