Do you not recognize me, Mr.Hazen ?" A twitch of surprise, not even Ransom could call it alarm, drew his mouth still further towards his ear; but his manner hardly altered and it was in the same affable tone that he replied: "You must pardon my short-sightedness.

I did not recognize you, Mr.
Ransom." "Did not want to," muttered Gerridge, satisfied in his own mind that this man was only deterred by his marked and unmistakable physiognomy from denying the acquaintanceship just advanced.
"Your congratulations did not produce the desired effect," continued Mr.
Ransom.

"My happiness was short lived.

Perhaps you knew its uncertain tenure when you wished me joy.

I remember that your tone lacked sincerity." It was a direct attack.