"I am in want of nothing but a smoke." Sir Edward turned to the bell, but his visitor promptly stopped him.
"If you will allow me, sir," he said, "I will smoke one of my own.
Home-made article, five dollars a hundred, but I can't stand these strong Havanas.

Try one." Sir Edward waved them away.
"If you will excuse me," he said, "I will smoke a cigarette.

Since you are here, Mr.Coulson, I may say that I am very glad to meet you.

I am very glad, also, of this opportunity for a few minutes' conversation upon another matter." Mr.Coulson showed some signs of surprise.
"How's that ?" he asked.
"There is another subject," Sir Edward said, "which I should like to discuss with you while we are waiting for Mr.Smith.".