"I am very fond of Mr. Roundjacket," he says.
"Fond of him?"
"Yes, sir: he likes me too, I think," Verty says.
"How does he show it, my boy?"
"He gives me advice, sir."
"What! and you like him for that?"
"Oh, yes, sir."
"Well, perhaps the nature of the advice may modify my surprise at your gratitude, Verty."
"Anan, sir?"
"What advice does he give you?"