Won't you sit down, Mr.
Halloway ?" "Thank you, not this evening.

It is nearly time for service.

I only wanted to know that Miss Phebe was doing well." Mr.Hardcastle rose again to bow off the guest.

"Sorry you can't stay, sir.

In spite of our difference of faith,--and how great it is I am in hopes you will appreciate some day when you have come to see the errors of the way you are walking in,--in spite of our material differences, I say, you are always very welcome at any time.