In fact, at this period of his varied and distinguished life, he was seldom seen in Kennedy Square, his duties at Washington occupying all his time, and it was by the merest chance that he could be present.
"Ah, St.George!" he exclaimed, as he handed his hat to Todd and grasped his host's hand.

"So very good of you to let me come.

How cool and delicious it is in here--and the superb roses--Ah yes!--the old Castellux cup.

I remember it perfectly; your father once gave me a sip from its rim when I was a young fellow.

And now tell me--how is our genius?
What a master-stroke is his last--the whole country is ringing with it.