"No doubt you are right, you cannot be too careful.

You do well to be particular." Da Souza winced.

He was about to speak, but Trent interrupted him.
"Well, I'll tell you this, and you can let the missis know, my fond father.

They leave to-morrow.

Is that good enough ?" Da Souza caught at his host's hand, but Trent snatched it away.
"My dear--my noble--" "Here, shut up and don't paw me," Trent interrupted.