Watkins,' he continued, 'what is this cock-and-bull story of a summons?
Has his lordship sent for any one ?' 'About nine o'clock he said that he would see Sir George Soane if he was in the house,' Watkins answered.

'I did not know that Sir George was here, and I sent the message to his apartments by one of the men.' 'Well,' said Dr.Addington in his coldest manner, 'what has that to do with this gentleman ?' 'I think I can tell you,' Sir George said, intervening with a smile.
'His party have the rooms that were reserved for me.

And doubtless by an error the message which was intended for me was delivered to him.' 'Ah!' said Dr.Addington gruffly.

'I understand.' Alas! poor Mr.Fishwick understood too; and his face, as the truth dawned on him, was one of the most comical sights ever seen.

A nervous, sanguine man, the attorney had been immensely elated by the honour paid to him; he had thought his cause won and his fortune made.