The captain had long desired to have his dear ward to himself, and the opportunity now presented was certainly one not to be neglected.
"My dear boy," said he, as the two took their places in the London train, "I hope you are well protected against the weather.

Change seats with me.

You are so liable to cold, you know, that it is really hardly safe for you to face the engine.

We must take great care of you now-- greater than ever," and he sighed pathetically.
Roger was getting accustomed to, and a little tired of, these demonstrative outbursts, and quietly took the seat in order to spare discussion.

He was already repenting of his journey.