He yielded to Ingerman's outstretched hand.
"I seem to have brought discord into a friendly gathering," came the mournful comment.

"Such was far from being my intent.

Landlord, the round is on me, with cigars.

Now, let us talk of anything but this horror.

If I forget myself again, pull me up short, and fine me another round." Siddle half rose, but thought better of it.