It's only the man who wears the shoe that knows why it pinches and galls him.

But what have you been doing since I saw you last ?" "I have been in Hampshire." "Indeed!" said John Saltram, looking him full in the face.

"And what took you into that quarter of the world ?" "I thought you took more interest in my affairs than to have to ask that question.

I went to look for Marian Holbrook,--and I found her." "Poor old fellow!" Mr.Saltram said gently.

"And was there any satisfaction for you in the meeting ?" "Yes, and no.