"He seems to get on pretty much as he likes." "He's awfully cut up about his sister," I said.

"Poor Jack!" "No harm in that!" said Doubleday, condescendingly.

"I thought he was quite right to walk into that cad Wallop myself.

But he'll find it rather hot for him when he gets back, I fancy.

When's he coming back ?" "In a day or two, I suppose," said I.
"And you'll be mighty disconsolate, I suppose," said Doubleday, "till he returns?
What do you say to coming up to my lodgings to-night, eh, young 'un, to see me ?" I felt very grateful for this unlooked-for honour, and said I would be delighted to come.
"All serene! I've asked one or two of the fellows up, so we'll have a jolly evening.