Only once did he rouse himself to take more than a passing interest in the subject touched upon by his easy-going companion.
"Yes," he admitted, "he may be the best cook in Paris, but he is not what he was.

It is this Revision of the Constitution which is upsetting the whole country, especially the lower classes.

The man's hand is shaky.

I can see it from his way of pouring the mayonnaise over a salad." After touching upon each fresh topic, Colville seemed to return unconsciously to that which must of necessity be foremost in his companion's thoughts--the possibility of saving Turner's bank from failure.

And each time he learnt a little more.