14/34 And I say, Just so! And there's an end of it." Arnold's head began to whirl. "Would you advise me to get married, Sir ?" he said, piteously. "That's what I meant." "Oh! That's the object of the present interview, is it? Sir Patrick's manner suddenly freed itself from any slight signs of impatience which it might have hitherto shown, and became as pleasantly easy and confidential as a manner could be. He touched the knob of his cane, and helped himself, with infinite zest and enjoyment, to a pinch of snuff.) "Would I advise you to marry ?" repeated Sir Patrick. |