He smiled widely, showing a set of curiously shaped teeth.
"Mr.Popham, sir," he answered softly, "has always been my very good friend.

I entered Mr.Popham's service, sir, at an early age.

Mr.
Popham, sir, acted very handsomely by me.

He gave me my articles, sir.
And when I was admitted--two years ago, Mr.Brereton--Messrs.

Popham & Pilboody gave me--very generously--an office in their suite, so that I could have my name up, and do a bit on my own, sir.