But you will see, I shall not let it out." He lighted his cigar with deliberation and leaned back in his chair.
"I am lucky to find you, Willoughby," he continued, "for I am only in town for to-day.

I come up every now and then from Devonshire to see my oculist, and I was very anxious to meet you if I could.

On my last visit Mather told me that you were away in the country.

You remember Mather, I suppose?
He was with us in Suakin." "Of course, I remember him quite well," said Willoughby, heartily.

He was more than willing to talk about Mather; he had a hope that in talking about Mather, Durrance might forget that other matter which caused him anxiety.
"We are both of us curious," Durrance continued, "and you can clear up the point we are curious about.