You'll stop and dine, I hope; or perhaps you can put up here altogether for a week or so.

My housekeeper shall find you a good room; and I can promise you pleasant company.

Say yes, now, like a good fellow, and I'll send a man to Lidford for your traps." "Thanks--no.

You are very kind; but I am staying with my sister for a few days, and must return to town before the end of the week.

The fact of the matter is, Sir David, I have come here to-day to ask you for some explanation of your conduct at our last interview.