“Is that dog tied up quite securely?”
“Quite. I think you know Mr. Meason?”
“Mr. Meason knows very well that I do not wish to know him.”
“If you only come here to insult my guest, the sooner you go out the better. Had I known that you intended to behave in this fashion I should have left you standing outside till morning. I'll not have—”
“Never mind, Escott; I'm off. Mr. Brookes and I are no longer on speaking terms, that's all! I'll see you later on.”
“Don't go, pray.”
“I think I must.”
“I am surprised, Frank,” said Mr. Brookes, when Meason was gone, “that you should seek your friends among the enemies of my family.”
“We will not discuss that question now. I never heard of such conduct—you force your way into my studio, and apparently for no purpose but to insult my guest. You see your daughters are not here.”
“I am by no means satisfied with that,” said Berkins, opening a door. “I must see behind that piece of tapestry.”