He muttered something about its being all right, and then found nothing else to say, being uncomfortable, and ill at ease.

He made some excuse about being wanted at home, and took his leave; nor did he again go up to call.

Several times, the old soldier went down to Sidmouth to see him, and on one occasion remonstrated with him for not coming up to the Hall.
"What's the use ?" James said, roughly.

"I have got lots of reading to do, for in two months, you know, I am to go up to London, to walk the hospitals.

No one wants me up there.