He waded ashore at once and laid down his rod.
"I'm very glad to meet you, Mr.Meldon," he said.

"There are one or two questions I'd like to ask you." "I thought there very likely were," said Meldon, "and I need scarcely say that I'm perfectly ready to answer them, so far as I can with proper consideration for your peace of mind." "My peace of mind!" "Yes.

I shan't, of course, say anything which would be liable to upset you.

I know you're here on a holiday, and nothing spoils a holiday so much as worry of any sort.

I have the greatest respect and liking for you." "That's what you said when you were telling me that cock-and-bull story about the drains." "Doyle's drains are bad," said Meldon.