They are misplaced between us,' returned the other, waving his hand, 'and say plainly what we have to say.

You have asked me to meet you.

I am here.

Why do we stand face to face again ?' 'Still the same frank and sturdy character, I see!' 'Good or bad, sir, I am,' returned the other, leaning his arm upon the chimney-piece, and turning a haughty look upon the occupant of the easy-chair, 'the man I used to be.

I have lost no old likings or dislikings; my memory has not failed me by a hair's-breadth.