But he wouldn't hear of my going.

He can be right down obstinate if he likes, you know, sir, though he is one of the best gentlemen to work for that ever lived.

But he will have his own way, and, bad or good, he takes it." "Quite true!" murmured Sir Francis meditatively.

"Very true!" A silence fell between them.
"You say he isn't as strong as he thinks himself to be," began Vesey again, presently.

"Surely he's wonderfully alert and active for his time of life ?" "Why, yes, sir, he's active enough, but it's all effort and nerve with him now.