"For, unless under very exceptional circumstances, I couldn't conscientiously assist you in any way." "You said just now," said Miss King, "that you had no prejudices, and that nothing shocked you." "Very few things do," said Meldon.

"In fact I can't recollect ever having been shocked before; but this idea is a little new to me.

I candidly confess that I never--hullo! We're slowing down into a station.

Now I expect there'll be trouble about my ticket." There was--considerable trouble.

But Meldon emerged from it victoriously.