We don't make enough of Sunday at Beccles." "Oh we make plenty of it in London!" Vanderbank said.

"And I think it's rather in my interest I should mention that Mrs.Brookenham calls ME--" His visitor covered him now with an attention that just operated as a check.

"By your Christian name ?" Before Vanderbank could in any degree attenuate "What IS your Christian name ?" Mr.Longdon asked.
Vanderbank felt of a sudden almost guilty--as if his answer could only impute extravagance to the lady.

"My Christian name"-- he blushed it out--"is Gustavus." His friend took a droll conscious leap.

"And she calls you Gussy ?" "No, not even Gussy.