The idea of coupling 'Torpid' Walling's name with anything that savors of work.

You'll have a good time fast enough.

But I'll wager anything you like, that in his company you will circumnavigate the globe without having done any work harder than spending money.

No, no, my dear boy, 'Torpid' is not the chap to encourage either mental or physical effort in his associates.

Better hunt some other companion, or even go by your lonely, if you really want to accomplish anything." These words recurred to our lad many times during the day, and when he finally fell asleep that night, after fruitlessly wondering who of his many friends he should recommend to President Hepburn, they were still ringing in his ears..