Well, I thought I should like to tell you this, old chap.

You'll get over the shock in time.

I more than half believe, still, that your moral indignation was genuine.

And why not?
I ought to respect you for it." "Are you going ?" "I must be in Bristol Road by five--promised to drink a cup of Mrs.
Stocker's tea this afternoon.

I'm glad now that I have kept up a few homely acquaintances; they may be useful, Of course I shall throw over the Birchings and that lot.