"My only wonder is that you should furnish one room so finely and leave the others bare." "My bedroom and bathroom are yonder," replied Berwin, pointing towards large folding doors draped with velvet curtains, and placed opposite to the window.

"They are as well furnished as this.

But how do you know the rest of this house is bare ?" "I can hardly help knowing it, Mr.Berwin.Your contrast of poverty and riches is an open secret in this neighbourhood." "No one has been in my house save yourself, Mr.Denzil." "Oh, I have said nothing.

You turned me out so quickly the other night that I had no time for observation.

Besides, I am not in the habit of remarking on matters which do not concern me." "I beg your pardon," said Berwin weakly.