I would even promise not to show myself or to speak." "I am sorry to have to say good afternoon, Mr.Ransom.Have you any commands that I can execute for you ?" "None but to give her my love.

Tell her there is not a more unhappy man in New York; you may add that I trust her affection." The lawyer bowed.

Mr.Ransom and Gerridge withdrew.

At the foot of the stairs they were stopped by the shout of a small boy behind them.
"Say, mister, did you drop something ?" he called down, coming meanwhile as rapidly after them as the steepness of the flight allowed.

"Mr.Harper says, he found this where you gentlemen were sitting." Mr.Ransom, somewhat startled, took the small paper offered him.