So he entered the now dark study and came out wearing his coat and carrying his hat and valise in his hand.
"I'm sure I'm ever so much obliged to you," he said.

"And, as we are going to be more or less together--or at least I guess as much from what you say--would you mind if I suggest a mutual introduction.

I'm John Ellery; you know that already.

And you--" Keziah stopped short on her way to the door.
"Well, I declare!" she exclaimed.

"If I ain't the very worst! Fact is, you dropped in so ahead of time and in such a irregular sort of way, that I never once thought of introducin' anybody; and I'm sure Grace didn't.