"Let me see," mused Charlie, with a pleasant air.
"What about the Carlton?"
"First-rate, if you care to run to that."
"I've booked a table there on spec," said Heriot.
The Colonel beamed.
"I say, you're coming out, Heriot. Blowing the expense this time, what?"
"I don't care what I spend!" replied his old friend, in a burst of confidence.
"Then let's start," said the Colonel. "Like to take a cab?"
"I've got one waiting."
"After you," said Charlie, holding the door open.