It would be quite surprising if some perilous adventure did not overtake you before the silver gets in your hair." "Ah! I assure you the speculation interests me; but I must trouble you to let me pass," continued Chauvenet, in the same tone.

"I shall quite forget that I set out to make a call if I linger longer in your charming society." "But I must ask you to delay your call for the present.

I shall greatly value your company down the road a little way.

It is a trifling favor, and you are a man of delightful courtesy." Chauvenet twisted his mustache reflectively.

His mind had been busy seeking means of turning the meeting to his own advantage.