Phillip, however, rose from his chair with difficulty, and proceeded towards the door.
At that moment it was opened.
Captain Jack stalked in.
For a moment he was staggered at seeing Phillip Redgill, and opened his eyes very wide.
Phillip put his finger to his lips slyly.
Captain Jack coughed significantly, and said not a word.
Phillip now altered his mind, and sat in a chair.
“Your business, sir!” said the old merchant, impatiently.
“My name first, and business afterwards, is the style, I think!” said Captain Jack, doffing his hat, and stroking his chin.
Without invitation he squatted down in a chair, and stretched out his immense long legs to the utmost.