That is to say, he is Dad's half-brother, but nearer my age than Dad's." He nodded in humorous comprehension.

"And your father is away, Max tells me.

I hope you don't mind being taken by storm like this?
I am sorry to miss him, for we are old friends.

We don't often meet, as I haven't a great deal of time at my disposal.

I reserved to-day, however, as I rather particularly wanted to see Max." "You will manage to come again perhaps, when Dad is at home," said Olga.
He smiled courteously.