I thought I had better come here first and report, just as I was, and not wait until I had washed and shaved and put on Christian clothes again.

He looked at me and grinned.

"Seeing is believing." "Your mother is quite well," said I."Haven't you given her any warning of your arrival ?" "Oh, no!" he answered.

"I didn't want any brass bands.

Besides, as I say, I wanted to see you first.