Thank you very much." He got up with greater briskness than he had hitherto shown.
"And you are none too soon," he said.

"Morris, poor Morris, such a handsome fellow, confided to me this evening that he was in love with Miss Templeton.

He is very much in earnest." "And why do you think my interview has met with some success ?" asked Mills.
"Well, it is only a conjecture, but when Morris asked if he might call any time to-morrow, Miss Templeton (who was also dining with Mrs.
Assheton) said that she and her mother would be out all day and not get home till late.

It does not strike me as being too fanciful to see in that some little trace perhaps of your handiwork." "Yes, that looks like me," said Mills shortly.
Mr.Taynton took a meditative sip at his brandy and soda.
"My evening also has not been altogether wasted," he said.

"I played what for me was a bold stroke, for as you know, my dear fellow, I prefer to leave to your nimble and penetrating mind things that want dash and boldness.