Going down now to see about a passage to Somaliland.

I suppose you'll be at the club after dinner ?" "No" said Fred.

"We've an invitation, but I think we'll send a note and say we can't come.

We'll dine at our hotel and sit on the veranda afterward." I wondered what Fred was driving at, and so did the collector who was headed across the street and listening with all ears.
"That so?
Not a bad idea.

They've very kindly made me an honorary member of the club, but I rather expect there's a string to that--eh, Fred, don't you?
They'll expect stories,--stories.