Now there's nothing I object to more than emotion." As Charlie thought that this was probably the case, he was silent, although the idea vaguely occurred to him that he should like to excite a little emotion in his uncle, by the sudden insertion of a pin, or some other such means.

The silence continued for some little time, and then Mr.Tufton said: "I always dine at two o'clock; but as probably you are hungry--I have observed that boys always are hungry--some food will be served you in the next room.

I had already given my housekeeper orders.

No doubt you will find it prepared.

After that, you may like to take a walk in the streets.