Keeps himself to himself, he does, and has always got a civil word for everybody.

Fine old place, too, that of his." "Have you ever been inside ?" asked Austin.
"Lor' no, Sir," answered Lubin.

"Don't know as I'm over anxious to, either.

The garden's a sight, it's true--but it seems there's something queer about the house.

Can't make out what it can be, unless the drains are a bit out of order.