“I beg your pardon, sir; the doctor said—”
“Hang the doctor! He didn’t say my friends were to choke with thirst. Bring the brandy, and be quick. Strange thing one can’t do what one likes in one’s own place. What were you saying, Saul?”
“About that investment.”
“What do I want with investments?” said the convalescent shortly. “I’ve plenty of money.”
“I should have thought you were the very man who did want investments, only getting three per cent, for your money.”
“Think about yourself,” was the gruff rejoinder.
“Well, I was not thinking about myself over that, or I should have asked you to lend me the coin.”
“No, I say, don’t,” cried the other, laughing. “We are such good friends, Saul, and I should offend you if you did ask.”
“Don’t be alarmed. I’ve enough for my wants,” said Saul gruffly.
“Glad to hear it. Then on a little more generous over paying your share when we are out.”