Frank was not shy, but he felt it rather a trial when he entered the room, where seven or eight gentlemen were sitting round the table, the ladies having already withdrawn.

The gentlemen were engaged in examining and admiring the cases of stuffed birds and animals.
"This is my young friend," Sir James said, "of whom I have been speaking to you, and whose work you are all admiring.

This, Frank, is Mr.
Goodenough, the traveler and naturalist, of whom you may have heard." "Yes, indeed," Frank said, looking at the gentleman indicated.

"I have Mr.Goodenough's book on The Passerine Family at home." "It is rather an expensive book too," the gentleman said.
"Yes, sir.

My father bought it, not I.He was very fond of natural history and taught me all I know.