I am proud to be of service.

By the by, the present--the present incumbent is childless, I believe.

He must be your father's brother ?" "Yes," said Claudius.

"Should he die, I would not hesitate any longer." "No indeed, I hope not.

It is a shame as it is." "By the by," said Claudius, who had put away his box; "why did you not go to Newport to-day?
I meant to go on to-morrow and meet you there.
This business had put it out of my head." "Lady Victoria and the Countess both wanted to stay another day." "Is the Countess ill ?" asked Claudius.