“Well, you never came to me about your legal affairs.”
“Of course I did not. If I had we should never have remained friends.”
“Humph! Then you think I should have ruined you.”
“Well, you think I should have poisoned you.”
“There! get out. What’s the matter, Lawrence?”
“I’ve come to consult you.”
“You have? Then hang it all, old chap, I’ll have jaundice or gout next week.”
“About The Mynns’ affairs.”
“Oh! Then I’ll keep quite well. What’s the matter now?”
“Sit down, Hampton, and let’s talk quietly, old fellow, as friends.”