A woman met her in the passage.
"Is Mr.Hart within ?" "I don't know, madam, I'll inquire." "No, don't do that.

I'll go to him myself.

He's at the top of the house, of course, as usual ?" "Why, as usual, madam?
Mr.Hart has never been my lodger before." "I know his ways.

He invariably seeks the top." "From no prejudice, madam.

He seems a very quiet gentleman." "Exactly.