'Neither of us has sought this meeting.

Let it be a brief one.

Good night!' 'Fie, fie!' replied Sir John (for it was he), 'how very churlish! We were speaking of you.

Your name was on my lips--perhaps you heard me mention it?
No?
I am sorry for that.

I am really sorry .-- You know our friend here, Haredale?
This is really a most remarkable meeting!' The friend, plainly very ill at ease, had made bold to press Sir John's arm, and to give him other significant hints that he was desirous of avoiding this introduction.