23/23 We could take the morning without neglecting other business. I suggest that we start immediately after breakfast. How will that suit my learned friend ?" "My time is yours," I replied; "and if you choose to waste it on matters that don't concern you, that's your affair." "Then we will consider the arrangement to stand for to-morrow morning, or rather, for this morning, as I see that it is past twelve." With this Thorndyke gathered up the chart and instruments and we separated for the night.. |