I remember he came to see me the other day, declared that his uncle had been murdered, and a secret dispatch from Germany stolen.

I wonder he didn't wind up with a report that the Chinese were on their way to seize Ireland!" "It is the same man, sir." "Well, I suppose I'd better see him and get it over," his Chief declared irritably.

"If only one could make these people realize how far behind the times they are!" Nigel was shown in, a few minutes later.

Mr.Mervin Brown was gracious but terse.
"I haven't had the opportunity of congratulating you upon becoming one of our hereditary legislators, Lord Dorminster, since you took your seat in the House of Lords," he said.

"Pray let me do so now.