I was only astonished that you should go to such a place." "I have been asked to go upon a mission," he explained, seriously, "to ascertain what the truth about the Systeme really is.

It is a new country with, I am assured, a great future in store.

A great deal of English money has been invested in its securities, and naturally great interest is taken in its affairs." "So it seems," I said, "I seem to run upon it at every hour of the day and night." "Ah, yes," Callan rhapsodised, "it has a great future in store, a great future.

The Duke is a true philanthropist.

He has taken infinite pains--infinite pains.