In wearisome fashion we have drafted agreements, we have quarrelled and bickered, we have yawned and made of ourselves men of parchment.

But to-night," he added, taking another huge bite from his sandwich, "to-night nothing of that sort is intended.

Draconmeyer and I have an idea.

Mr.Grex is favourably inclined towards it.

That idea isn't a bit of good to ourselves or any one else unless Monsieur Douaille here shares our point of view.