Voice (Heard behind him.)—Ahem!
J.—(Looks round.) What's that? Somebody about? I am going to have a companion it seems.
G. M.—(Coming out.) Good morning, young gentleman.
J.—(Getting up and taking off his hat.) Good morning, sir.
G. M.—What! Were you picnicking alone in the wood?
J.—I was, yes.
G. M.—Do you object to be joined by a companion?
J.—On the contrary, I should like it—the more the merrier.
G. M.—To tell you the truth, I am very hungry. I have been out all day, and am far from my home.
J.—I only wish I had some food for you more worthy of your acceptance—but such as it is, you are heartily welcome to it. Pray take it all. There is not much, but what there is you are quite welcome to have—I can wait till I get home again.