There are satisfactions you too must give." His host, with an irresistible hand, confirmed him in his position and pressed upon him another cigarette.

His resistance rang hollow--it was clearly, he judged, such an occasion for sacrifices.

Vanderbank's view of it meanwhile was quite as marked.

"You see there's ever so much more you must in common kindness tell me." Mr.Longdon sat there like a shy singer invited to strike up.

"I told you everything at Mrs.Brookenham's.