No, you don't find me putting my head in between Romaine and a client! A good man of business, sir, but hard as millstone grit.
I might get the sack, and I shouldn't wonder! But, it's a pity, too,' he added, and sighed, shook his head, and took his glass off sadly.
'That reminds me,' said I.

'I have a great curiosity, and you can satisfy it.

Why were you so forward to meddle with poor Mr.Dubois?
Why did you transfer your attentions to me?
And generally, what induced you to make yourself such a nuisance ?' He blushed deeply.
'Why, sir,' says he, 'there is such a thing as patriotism, I hope.'.