“I have learned to smoke,” said Sir Dinadan.
“Indeed,” said the Professor with a slight pang. “And how many cigars have you smoked?”
“Only one,” replied the Knight. “It made me ill for two days. I think, perhaps, I shall give up smoking.”
“I would advise you to. It is a bad habit,” said the Professor, “and expensive. And then, you know, cigars are so dreadfully scarce, too.”
“The Lady Tilly was very kind to me while I was ill. I believe I was delirious once or twice; and I was so touched by her sweet patience that I again proposed to her.”
“While you were delirious?” asked the Professor.
“Oh, no; when I had recovered.”
“What did you say to that, Tilly?” asked Professor Baffin.
“I referred him to you,” replied Miss Baffin.
“But what will the Baron say?” asked the Professor.