Father liked his wives from the original States; but I was born in Chicago.

My name is Lacey--Thomas Tilman Lacey of Chicago." "I thank thee," said David.
"And you, sir ?" "David Claridge." "Of-- ?" "Of Hamley." "Mr.Claridge of Hamley.

Mr.Claridge, I am glad to meet you." They shook hands.

"Been here long, Mr.Claridge ?" "A few months only." "Queer place--gilt-edged dust-bin; get anything you like here, from a fresh gutter-snipe to old Haroun-al-Raschid.

It's the biggest jack-pot on earth.