"Yes, madam. It were about young Mr. Herman, ma'am."
"Mr. Brudenell, if you please, Morris. My son is the head of his family."
"Certainly, madam. Mr. Brudenell."
"Well, what about Mr. Brudenell?"
"Yes, madam. You know he was away from home every day last spring and summer."
"I remember; he went to fish; he is very fond of fishing."
"Certainly, madam; but he was out every day this autumn."
"I am aware of that; he was shooting; he is an enthusiastic sportsman."
"To be sure, madam, so he is; but he is gone every day this winter."
"Of course; hunting; there is no better huntsman in the country than Mr. Brudenell."