"I suppose then, sir, you have no objection to my going to my own room."
"Why, yes," he said, "I have, decidedly. I think it would be much more sensible for you to amuse yourself down here."
"I've failed in doing that, sir, already."
"Well, then, stay and amuse me."
"That's entirely beyond my power, I am afraid; sir," I answered, shrugging my shoulders.
"You cannot tell till you have tried," he said; "I have a wretched headache. Don't you feel sorry for me?"
"Of course, sir, exceedingly. But unluckily, I don't see how I can help you."
"Oh, it's of no importance. Pray go."
I stood irresolute and very uncomfortable.
"If there's anything you'll have for your head, sir"——