The truth is, when I am in my right senses, Smith and all his affairs seem like a dream to me.

Any idea connected with him would never enter my mind.' "He rose and held out his hand.

'I am so glad I came to see you,' he said; 'your suggestion has almost reconciled me to my miserable fate.
Indeed, I quite look forward to a month of Smith, now.' "'I'm so pleased,' I answered, shaking hands with him.

'Mind you come and tell me how you get on.

Another man's love affairs are not usually absorbing, but there is an element of interest about yours that renders the case exceptional.' "We parted, and I did not see him again for another month.