I hardly came about that; though dear old Praddy, I wish I had time to look after you ...

Perhaps later....

No: what I came to ask was: what _did_ you mean the other day by paying in a Thousand Pounds to Vivie Warren's account at her bank?
She's not in want of money so far as I know, and you can't be so very rich, even though you design three millionaire's houses a year.

Who gave you the money to pay in to my--to Vivie's account ?" _Praed_: "Well, when Vivie herself comes to ask me, p'raps I'll tell; but I can't see how it concerns _you_.

Why not stop and dine--a l'imprevu, but I dare say my housekeeper can rake something together or it may not be too late to send out for a pate.