"What is the man in black--some horrible ogre ?" "Well, I fancy he is ogre enough to give you the chills." "What story did you find him in ?" "Oh, I didn't find him in a story; I met him in real life.

I left him a few minutes ago." "This is interesting!" she laughed.

"Who is he?
What's his name ?" "I don't know.

Didn't I say he is a mystery ?" "Come, Frank, are you trying to tease me ?" "Not at all.

I will tell you all I know about this singular man in black." Then, leaning gracefully against one of the iron gateposts, he related his recent adventure with the unpleasant stranger.