“Doctor,” he said, with great buoyancy, “how do you do?”
The physician slightly frowned.
“Good-morning, Mr. Richling.”
Richling was tamed in an instant; but, to avoid too great a contrast of manner, he retained a semblance of sprightliness, as he said:—
“This is the first time I have had this pleasure since you were last at our house, Doctor.”
“Did you not see me one evening, some time ago, in the omnibus?” asked Dr. Sevier.
“Why, no,” replied the other, with returning pleasure; “was I in the same omnibus?”
“You were on the sidewalk.”
“No-o,” said Richling, pondering. “I’ve seen you in your carriage several times, but you”—
“I didn’t see you.”