17/40 "Indeed I think I am beginning already." "Well, good luck to you," said Mr.Bellingham, remembering that he had missed one engagement, and was on the point of missing another. He suddenly felt that he must send Claudius away, and he held out his hand. He would have liked to talk with Claudius for an hour longer had his time permitted. Claudius understood perfectly. He put the letters in his pocket, and with a parting shake of the hand he bade Mr.Horace Bellingham good-morning, and good-bye; he would not trouble him again, he said, before sailing. |