It's all very well to eat and drink with publicans and sinners, though, as I told you, it's better no one should know.

But they are dangerous company." "Why especially ?" demanded Peter.
Langton stretched himself.

"Oh, I don't know," he said.

"Perhaps because society's agin 'em." "Look here, Langton," said Peter.

"Do you hear what I say?
_Damn_ society! Besides, do you think your description applies to that girl ?" Langton smiled.