You may be sure he doesn't talk as he does without having a reason for it.

He's the last man I know to do anything without a reason." The evening dragged along very slowly while Jones continued to tell all that he knew of his friend's character.

But Augustus Scarborough did not return, and soon after ten o'clock, when Harry Annesley could smoke no more cigars, and declared that he had no wish to begin upon brandy-and-water after his wine, he went to his bed..