Mr.St.Leger was reading a letter.

He had evidently come in but lately, for though he seemed to be eager about it, he was only at the first page, and I could see that there were many sheets.

He did not look up when we came in, or till he had finished the letter; and you may be sure that neither I nor my father (who, as Head of the House, should have had more respect from him) took the trouble to go to him.

After all, he is a pauper and a wastrel, and he has not the honour of bearing our Name.

The General, however, came forward and greeted us both cordially.