6/18 Why should I think of him ?" "I want you to think of him. I think he's a very pleasant fellow, and I'm sure he's a rising man." "You might think the latter, and perhaps feel sure of the former." "Very well. Then, to oblige you, I'll think the latter and feel sure of the former. I suppose it's true that Mr.Grey is going on this mission to Persia ?" Mr.Grey was the Duke's intimate friend, and was at this time member for the neighbouring borough of Silverbridge. |