It seems to be in the blood." "Yes," said Thorndyke; "a family tendency, probably due to contact and common surroundings rather than heredity.

So you like Godfrey Bellingham ?" "Yes.

He is a trifle peppery and impulsive, but quite an agreeable, genial old buffer." "And the daughter," said Jervis, "what is she like ?" "Oh, she is a learned lady; works up bibliographies and references at the Museum." "Ah!" Jervis exclaimed, with deep disfavour, "I know the breed.

Inky fingers; no chest to speak of; all side and spectacles." I rose artlessly at the gross and palpable bait.
"You're quite wrong," I exclaimed indignantly, contrasting Jervis's hideous presentment with the comely original.

"She is an exceedingly good-looking girl, and her manners all that a lady's should be.