He leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes.
"I suppose," he said, "that no man ever carries an unsealed letter of introduction without opening it to read just what praises have been lavished upon him.

It is human nature--I have done it often.

May I make so bold as to inquire--" "Yes," said I."It was unsealed and I did read it.

Considering its purpose, it struck me as rather long.

There were many warm words for me--words beyond all reason in view of my brief acquaintance with Enwright.