But you inquired for Alan Fairford--my father's name is Alexander.' 'It is Mr.Alan Fairford, undoubtedly, with whom I wished to speak,' she said, with greater confusion; 'but I was told that he was advanced in life.' 'Some mistake, madam, I presume, betwixt my father and myself--our Christian names have the same initials, though the terminations are different.

I--I--I would esteem it a most fortunate mistake if I could have the honour of supplying my father's place in anything that could be of service to you.' 'You are very obliging, sir,' A pause, during which she seemed undetermined whether to rise or sit still.
'I am just about to be called to the bar, madam,' said I, in hopes to remove her scruples to open her case to me; 'and if my advice or opinion could be of the slightest use, although I cannot presume to say that they are much to be depended upon, yet'-- The lady arose.

'I am truly sensible of your kindness, sir; and I have no doubt of your talents.

I will be very plain with you--it is you whom I came to visit; although, now that we have met, I find it will be much better that I should commit my communication to writing.' 'I hope, madam, you will not be so cruel--so tantalizing, I would say.

Consider, you are my first client--your business my first consultation--do not do me the displeasure of withdrawing your confidence because I am a few years younger than you seem to have expected.