I do not know how Major Griffin is, and I feel I do not care.

RANKLING.

Oh, you don't. Very well, then. [Drawing his chair still nearer Queckett.] Will you answer me one simple but important question?

QUECKETT.

If it be a question a gentleman may answer—certainly.

RANKLING.

How often do you hear from your brother Tankerville?

QUECKETT.

Oh!

RANKLING.