The steps came nearer, and the next moment a well-known voice exclaimed: "Well, Austin! I hoped I should catch you up!" "Oh, Mr St Aubyn, is that you?
How glad I am to see you!" cried the boy, grasping the other's hand.

"This is a delightful surprise.

Have you been to the theatre, too ?" "I have," replied St Aubyn.

"You didn't notice me, I daresay, but I was watching you most of the time.

It amused me to speculate what impression the thing was making on you.