Beside him Mr.Taynton looked like a benevolent country clergyman, more distinguished for amiable qualities of the heart, than intellectual qualities of the head.

Yet those--there were not many of them--who in dealings with the latter had tried to conduct their business on these assumptions, had invariably found it necessary to reconsider their first impression of him.

His partner, however, was always conscious of a little impatience in talking to him; Taynton, he would have allowed, did not lack fine business qualities, but he was a little wanting in quickness.
Mills's welcome of him was abrupt.
"Pleased to see you," he said.

"Cigar, drink?
Sit down, won't you?
What is it ?" "I dropped in for a chat on my way home," said Mr.Taynton.

"I have been dining with Mrs.Assheton.A most pleasant evening.