"He's a lawyer. But his cleverness is altogether outside of that."
"A barrister?"
"Scarcely."
"A solicitor?"
"Not yet. He works for one."
After the pupils had gone, Mavis, pressed by Mr Poulter, stayed to a supper that consisted of bread, cheese, and cocoa.
When this was over, Mr Poulter said:
"I don't know of what religious persuasion you may be, but would you be offended if I asked you to stay for family prayers?"
"I like you for asking me," declared Mavis.
"I am overjoyed at a real young lady like you caring to stay," replied Poulter.