Presently he looked up and said,—
“Are there any left?”
“Any of the suits? Oh yes, I expect so. We had a large number.”
“Could I—can you show me one?”
“Unfortunately I haven’t got them here; they are all in London.”
“How unfortunate! I did so want to get one.”
Then he perused the paper again.
“How soon could I have one?” he said.
“Oh very soon now; before Christmas certainly,” replied Reginald.
“You are sure?”