We thought something was wrong.

Mr.Dickson, I hope you are well.
Are you attending with Mr.Hawker, or are you come on private business ?" The attorney said--"I'm come at his request," and relapsed into silence.
"Ah!" said the manager.

"I am, on the whole, glad that Mr.Hawker has brought a professional adviser with him.

Though," he added, laughing, "it is putting me rather at a disadvantage, you know.

Two to one,--eh ?" "Now, gentlemen, if you will be so good as to close the door carefully, and be seated, I will proceed to business, hoping that you will give me your best attention.