But, of course, I never knew what it was, nor who he was, dear boy--not my business, don't you know." "They went away together, those two ?" asked Gilling, favouring Copplestone with another nudge.
"Up the street together, certainly, talking most earnestly," replied Mr.
Montmorency.
"Ever see that old chap again ?" asked Gilling.
"I never did, dear boy,--once was sufficient," said Mr.Montmorency, lightly.

"But," he continued, dropping his bantering tone, "are these questions pertinent ?--has this to do with this new profession of yours, dear boy?
If so--mum's the word, you know." "I'll tell you what, Monty," answered Gilling.

"I wish you'd find out for me where Addie Chatfield lodged when she was here that time.

Can it be done?
Between you and me, I do want to know about that, old chap.

Never mind why, now--I will tell you later.