“What is it, sir?” he asked, in a friendly manner enough.
“If you will excuse me, I would rather show it to you than talk about it,” I returned.
“As you please, sir. When do you want me?”
“The first hour you can come.”
“To-morrow morning?”
“If you feel inclined.”
“For that matter, I’d rather go to bed.”
“Come to me instead: it’s light work.”
“I will, sir—at ten o’clock.”
“If you please.”