Even as he was planning a mode of defence in case of recognition, the young man was presented.

Brock's drawl was something wonderful.
"I--aw--knew your family, I'm sure--aw, quite sure," he said.

"You know, of course, that I lived in your--aw--delightful city for some years.
Strange we never met, 'pon my soul." "Oh, New York's a pretty big place, Mr.Medcroft," said Freddie good-naturedly.

He was a slight young fellow with a fresh, inquisitive face.

"It's bigger than London in some ways.