"You surprise me, Butler. I always looked upon Walton as a singularly reliable man."
"So he was—in most things. But let me correct you on one point. You call me Butler?"
"Isn't that your name?"
"It was, but I had a reason—a good, substantial, pecuniary reason—for changing it. I am now Thomas Browning."
"Say you so? Are you engaged this evening?"
"Yes, unfortunately."
"I was about to invite you to some theater."
"Another time—thanks."
"I must steer clear of that man," thought Browning. "I won't meet him again, if I can help it."