You are he, I suppose ?"--here he swung round upon Sam--"Your amiable wife told me I should find you here: and so much the better, my visit being on family business.

Eh?
What?
I hope I'm not turning out this gentleman ?"--indicating Captain Bewes--"No?
Well, if you were leaving, sir, I won't detain you: since, as I say, mine is family business.

Mr.Matthew Wesley, I presume ?"--with a quick turn towards his host as Captain Bewes slipped away--"And brother of this lady's husband?
Quite so.

No, I thank you, I do not smoke; but will take snuff, if the company allows.

I have heard reports of your skill, sir.