I understand he bought one of the best properties in your county; is that so, sir ?" If Mr.Vance had not made coats for Sir Peter for thirty years, he had made them for twenty-five or thereabouts, and he was privileged to gossip.
"Yes, yes, Thorneytoft.

Very good property.

And a very good sort too, old Mr.Tyson." "A little peculiar, I'm told." "Well--perhaps.

I had not much acquaintance with the old man myself, but he was very generally respected.

I know his nephew, Mr.Nevill Tyson--slightly." Sir Peter would have died rather than ask a direct question, but he was wildly curious as to Mr.Nevill Tyson's antecedents.
An illuminating smile spread over Mr.Vance's face.
"I remember _him_ when he was a youngster.