But now he was led to believe by what the landlord had said to him that he was being kept in the dark, and that there were facts generally known that he did not know.

He had learned something of English manners and English institutions by his interference, but there might be a question whether he was not paying too dearly for his whistle.

And there was growing upon him a feeling that before he had done he would have to blush for his colleagues.
As the omnibus went away Dr.Nupper joined Mr.Runciman under the archway.

"I'm blessed if I can understand that man," said Runciman.
"What is it he's after ?" "Notoriety," said the doctor, with the air of a man who has completely solved a difficult question.
"He'll have to pay for it, and that pretty smart," said Runciman.

"I never heard of such a foolish thing in all my life.