The truth is, he is wholly wrapped up in a scheme for reforming mankind by excluding airships and aeroplanes from warlike operations, and found me a somewhat preoccupied listener.

He wants my help, such as it is, and I have no doubt the present call is a preliminary to another meeting tomorrow." "Why not go to him?
We'll wait.

We can do nothing more tonight after leaving here." "Speaking candidly, I am not in a mood to discuss such visionary projects.

I shall be glad if Mr.Forbes has gone to bed when I do ring him up." Winter shook his head.
"Excuse me, Mr.Theydon, but I am older than you, and may 'venture on advice,'" he said.

"A writer who has his way to make in the world cannot afford to slight a man of Mr.Forbes's standing.