But, Herbert, say nothing to Somers about this.

Somers has not seen the man; has he ?" "Yes; we both spoke to him together as he drove up the avenue." "And what did he say?
Did he say anything ?" "Nothing but that he wanted to see you, and then he gave his card to Mr.Somers.

Mr.Somers wished to save you from the annoyance." "Why should it annoy me to see any man?
Let Mr.Somers mind his own business.

Surely I can have business of my own without his interference." With this Herbert left his father, and returned to the hall-door to usher in Mr.Mollett junior.
"Well ?" said Mr.Somers, who was standing by the hall fire, and who joined Herbert at the front door.
"My father will see the man." "And have you learned who he is ?" "I have learned nothing but this--that Sir Thomas does not wish that we should inquire.

Now, Mr.Mollett, Sir Thomas will see you; so you can come down.