There were many points of resemblance between them, and this drew them into habits of intimacy.
"Will you have something to drink, Harrison ?" said Clapp.
"I don't mind if I do," answered Luke, with alacrity.
They walked up to the bar, and they were soon pledging each other in a fiery fluid which was not very likely to benefit either of them.
Meanwhile Harry gave directions about his trunk, and left the room.
"So you've got a new 'devil' in your office," said Luke, after draining his glass.
"Yes.

He came this afternoon.

How did you hear ?" "He told me." "Do you know him ?" asked Clapp, in some surprise.
"Yes.

I know him as well as I want to." "What sort of a fellow is he ?" "Oh, he's a sneak--one of your pious chaps, that 'wants to be an angel, and with the angels stand.'" "Then he's made a mistake in turning 'devil,'" said Clapp.
"Good for you!" said Luke, laughing.

"You're unusually brilliant to-night, Clapp." "So he's a saint, is he ?" "He set up for one; but I don't like his style myself.