"I found I couldn't afford it." "The very reason you should take a cigar now when you've a chance of getting one for nothing," replied Masham, digging me pleasantly in the ribs.
"Thanks, I'd rather not, if you'll excuse me," I replied again.
"Can't excuse you, my dear fellow.

We're all bound to be sociable to- day.

At least, so I fancy." "Come, Batchelor," said Hawkesbury.

"We may as well humour him.

I'd advise you to take a cigar.