Will you smoke?
There are cigarettes at your elbow." "I am entirely at your service," Lord Robert answered.

"Thanks, I will try one of your cigarettes.

You were always famous for your tobacco." There was a short silence.

Mr.Sabin had seldom found it more difficult to see the way before him.
"I imagined," he said at last, "from several little incidents which occurred previous to my leaving New York that my presence here was regarded as superfluous.

Do you know, I believe that I could convince you to the contrary." Lord Robert raised his eyebrows.
"Mr.dear Mr.Sabin," he said, "pray reflect.