Mr.Screw, I believe ?" "The same, Madam.

A--pardon me, but--I desired to speak with you alone," stammered the lawyer, seeing that the Duke did not move.
"I have asked the--this gentleman, who is my friend, to remain," said Margaret calmly.

"You may speak freely.

What is your business with me, sir ?" She motioned him to a chair, and he sat down opposite her, hat in hand.

He would have liked to hook his legs into each other and put his hands into his pockets, but he was too well bred for that.