It is a subtle thing, and expresses itself neither in word nor deed in its earlier stages of development; but it is there all the same, and the combination of this possessive mood, with a certain shyness which often goes with it, is amusing.
"Griggs," said Isaacs, "have you ever seen the Rajah of Baithopoor ?" "No; you had some business with him this morning, had you not ?" "Yes--some--business--if you call it so.

If you would like to see him I can take you there, and I think you would be interested in the--the business.

It is not often such gems are bought and sold in such a way, and besides, he is very amusing.

He is at least two thousand years old, and will go to Saturn when he dies.

His fingers are long and crooked, and that which he putteth into his pockets, verily he shall not take it out." "A pleasing picture; a good contrast to the one we have left behind us.
I like contrasts, and I should like to see him." "You shall." And we lit our cheroots.
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