Didn't I ?" "That is so, Sir Gilbert," I answered.

"I was there, with Mr.Lindsey." "Why, of course, and you gave evidence," he said.

"I remember.

Well, and what did you want to see me about, Mr.Moneylaws?
Will you smoke a cigar ?" he went on, picking up a box from the table and holding it out to me.

"Help yourself." "Thank you, Sir Gilbert," I answered, "but I haven't started that yet." "Well, then, I will," he laughed, and he picked out a cigar, lighted it, and flinging himself into an easy chair, motioned me to take another exactly opposite to him.