"I have a resident doctor here, a very delightful person, who often dines with us, but to-night I thought not.

Five is an awkward number.

I want to get to know you better, Mr.Hamel, and quickly.

I want you, too, to make friends with my niece and nephew.

Mr.Hamel's father," he went on, addressing the two latter, "and your father were great friends.