He always knew how to lose a game, and oh! it made my table so popular!" "Had he any friends in Paris ?" "Yes; he went often to see his father--so he told me--an actor who gave lessons.

I never saw _Monsieur le pere_." "How long did he stay with you ?" "Callow?
For five years he served me well.

Then there was a _fracas_, a quarrel; I remember it now.

An English officer was here, and played with him, and was beaten.

'Twas the only time I ever knew Callow win a game; but he lost his temper this time, and won.