He then went back to his club, and when he sauntered into the card-room one old gentleman looked askance at him, as though inquiring angrily whether he had come there to make fresh misery.

"Thank you; no--I won't play again," said Harry.

Then the old gentleman was appeased, and offered him a pinch of snuff.

"Have you seen the new book about whist ?" said the old gentleman.

"It is very useful--very useful.