Besides, I think I know all there is to be known about him." "Did you give Miss Beatrice my message ?" Pritchard asked suddenly.
"If I did," Tavernake replied, "I have no answer for you." "Will you tell her this," Pritchard began,-- "No, I will tell her nothing!" Tavernake interrupted.

"You can look after your own affairs.

I have no interest in them and I don't want to have.

Good-night!" Pritchard laughed again but he did not relax his grasp upon the other's arm.
"Now, Mr.Tavernake," he said, "it won't do for you to quarrel with me.
I shouldn't be surprised if you discovered that I am one of the most useful acquaintances you ever met in your life.

You needn't come into the club unless you like, but walk as far as there with me.