Such introductions, I need hardly say, are marked exceptions to my general rule.

In ninety-nine cases out of a hundred I should have said No.

In the cases of Captain Stanwick and Mr.Varleigh, however, I saw no reason to hesitate.

Permit me to assure you that I am not intruding on your notice two fortune-hunting adventurers.

They are both men of position and men of property.