"DO you mean to tell me you think his behaviour respectful to a nice girl in Daphne's position ?" "My dear aunt," I answered, "you confound the persons.

I am not Mr.
Holsworthy.

I decline responsibility for him.

I meet him here, in YOUR house, for the first time this morning." "Then that shows how often you come to see your relations, Hubert!" my aunt burst out, obliquely.

"The man's been here, to my certain knowledge, every day this six weeks." "Really, Aunt Fanny," I said; "you must recollect that a professional man--" "Oh, yes.