B.' is a general sign for a relative.

You see it stands before three of the Hon.Committee.

I expect to see the chairman of the committee to-day, Mr.Buckstone." "So, you must, he ought to be seen without any delay.

Buckstone is a worldly sort of a fellow, but he has charitable impulses.

If we secure him we shall have a favorable report by the committee, and it will be a great thing to be able to state that fact quietly where it will do good." "Oh, I saw Senator Balloon" "He will help us, I suppose?
Balloon is a whole-hearted fellow.