There's nothing I should enjoy more than having you here permanently." "I suppose that the Condy's Fluid and the paraffin oil were-- ?" "Means to the same end," said Meldon.

"They were kindly meant.

If they caused you any serious inconvenience--" "They did." "Then I apologise, frankly and unreservedly.

The fact is, I acted under a complete misapprehension.

If I had known then what I know now I should have welcomed you, and done my best to make your stay here pleasant.