"You're a lucky man, Green! But I'm sorry you're going so far away.

I shall lose you both.

You see, I include your honoured self, because, as I have said, I have already a sneaking fondness for you.

May one, without being too intrusive, ask if it is necessary for you to leave your native land ?" "It is," said Derrick, quietly.

"I've no place, no foothold here--and there are other reasons with which I needn't bother you." "Oh, you wouldn't bother me; but I'm not curious.