Why don't you try and be bright and cheerful like Mr.Nugent ?" Mr.Silk turned and regarded that gentleman steadfastly; Mr.Nugent meeting his gaze with a pleasant smile and a low-voiced offer to give him lessons at half a crown an hour.
"I wouldn't be like 'im for worlds," said Mr.Silk, with a scornful laugh.

"I'd sooner be like anybody." "What have you been saying to him ?" inquired Nugent.
"Nothing," replied Miss Kybird; "he's often like that.

He's got a nasty, miserable, jealous disposition.

Not that I mind what he thinks." Mr.Silk breathed hard and looked from one to the other.
"Perhaps he'll grow out of it," said Nugent, hopefully.

"Cheer up, Teddy.