A young man reading for the Bar in London is none the worse for a few friends.

He must often feel pretty lonely on a Sunday, for example.
And he may also--now I'm going to be impertinent and paternal again--he may also pick up undesirable acquaintances, male--and female.

Don't you get feeling lonely, with your home far away in Wales.

Consider yourself free of this place at any rate, and my wife and I can introduce you to some other people you might like to know.
I might introduce you to Mark Stansfield the Q.C.Do you know any one in London, by the bye ?" "Oh yes," said David, smiling with all but one tear dried on a still coloured cheek.

"I know Honoria Fraser--I know Mr.Praed the architect--" "The A.R.A.?
Of course; you or your father said you had been his pupil.