If any one offered to introduce me to the Viceroy, I would ask to be excused.' 'Oh, the Viceroy,' I responded, disrespectfully, 'is neither here nor there.

But there are some people, friends of my own, who would like very much to meet you.' 'By the name of Harris ?' he asked.

I was too amazed to do anything but nod.

By the name of Harris! The Secretary of the Government of India in the Legislative Department! The expression, not used as an invocation, was inexcusable.
'I remember you mentioned them yesterday.' 'Yes,' I said, 'there's a father and daughter.

Miss Harris is very artistic.' His face clouded, as well it might, at the word.