29/32 On the present occasion he had on two articles of dress which attracted Jim's attention amazingly. The first was a new white hat, which was a sufficiently remarkable thing in those parts at that time; and the second, a pair of yellow leather riding-trousers. Come in." Jim was walking round and round Cecil without speaking a word. At last the latter said, "How do YOU do, James Brentwood ?" "How do your breeches do, Cecil ?" answered Jim; "that is a much more important question, By-the-bye, let me introduce you to Mr.Halbert. |