On seeing him I felt the nearest approach to pleasure this place gives, and rose, extending my hand to him.
I remember he looked somewhat surprised, as indeed he well might under the circumstances, but he returned my salutation pleasantly and came and sat down near me.
CHAPTER V
“I quite forgot,” said he, giving me no time to put a question, “I quite forgot to borrow a needle and thread whilst on the earth. Probably you yourself have learnt the art of mending.”
“Well,” I replied, “I am not yet reduced to tatters, though I possess but one garment.”
“Where is Vestné?” he continued.
“She has gone to take part in some theatricals, I think.”
“Where?”
“Do not ask me. Your relatives and friends are legion, and quite beyond my understanding.”
“Have you seen many of them?” he asked.