Stafford seemed to be thinking, while Morewood was undoubtedly eating.

Presently, however, the latter said: "You left us rather suddenly at Millstead." "Yes." "Sent for ?" "You of all men know why I went, Mr.Morewood." "If you don't mind my admitting it, I do.

But most people are so thin-skinned." "I am not thin-skinned--not in that way.

Of course you know.

You told me." "That head ?" "Yes; you did me a service." "Well, I think I did, and I'm glad to hear you say so." "Why ?" "Shows you've come to your senses," said Morewood, rapidly recovering from his lapse into civility.
Stafford seemed willing, even anxious, to pursue the subject.