I think I shall propose it to them.

Ah, my centaur, are you there ?' 'Here I am,' replied Hugh, striding in, followed by a dog, as rough and sullen as himself; 'and trouble enough I've had to get here.

What do you ask me to come for, and keep me out when I DO come ?' 'My good fellow,' returned the other, raising his head a little from the cushion and carelessly surveying him from top to toe, 'I am delighted to see you, and to have, in your being here, the very best proof that you are not kept out.

How are you ?' 'I'm well enough,' said Hugh impatiently.
'You look a perfect marvel of health.

Sit down.' 'I'd rather stand,' said Hugh.
'Please yourself my good fellow,' returned Mr Chester rising, slowly pulling off the loose robe he wore, and sitting down before the dressing-glass.