"Might I ask if you are somewhat of a--well, a gentleman fond of play ?" I did not reply.
"Ah, I thought so," said he, cunningly.

"At first I was afraid you were a detective fellow, but I see now.

Well, you will perhaps know that Mr.
Kaffar is a very accomplished gentleman, and he left yesterday afternoon for a little tour--where I don't know.

Another accomplished gentleman went with him.

We have a jolly house, and you Englishmen would enjoy a few nights here.