Myself. I presume you selected the name because you have a crystal fountain by the Hall?
“Oh, dear, no. There is a fountain it is true, but its existence in no way determined me to select the name; and, between us, I don’t think there is a similar designation for a house in North or South Wales.”
Myself. Have you visited the south, Mr. Eli?
“Visited the South! Why, there is not a town or village in the six counties I’ve not been in. I know the country well.”
“Have you ever been at Bridgend, in the county of R.?”
“At Bridgend! Of course I have; many and many a time.”
Myself. If I’m not mistaken, I have seen you there.
“Probably you have; that is, if you ever attended its annual May fair.”
Myself. Then you are the man, the veritable vendor of Eli Treffynnon?
“Of course I am. I thought the waitress had duly informed you of that.”