He doesn't know how to do it.

He always says twice too much, and yet not half enough.

I wish you'd tell him so.

He won't believe me." From which it will be seen Mr.
Eames was proud of his special accomplishment, but did not feel any gratitude to the master who assumed to himself the glory of having taught him.

On the present occasion John Eames wrote all his letters before he thought again of Lily Dale, and was able to write them without interruption, as the chairman was absent for the day at the Treasury,--or perhaps at his club.