"A glass of wine?"
"Thank you sir, again."
"You will not?"
"No, sir. I have no acquaintance in that quarter, and do not wish to be introduced."
"But my dear Mr. Landholm! — are you serious?"
"Always, sir."
"Most extraordinary! — But can't you be persuaded? I think you are wrong."
"I must abide the consequences, I am afraid."
"Well, stay! — Will you come to my house to-night and let me give you some other introductions?"
"I cannot refuse that, sir."