Sir Percival laughed good naturedly, and rose to his feet as Moore returned from the doorway.
"I called, Mr. Moore, to say that it has reached my ears that you are in want. Is this true?"
"I would want a long time before I would ask you for anything but your absence," replied Moore, hotly.
"If you desire to return to Ireland, I will be pleased to pay your way," continued the baronet, suavely.
"If you will go to the devil I will be pleased to assist in your departure, Sir Percival. Hurry, or I may do it now."
"You are not polite, sir."
"My politeness would be wasted upon such as you," answered Moore.
"That is a point that might be argued," observed Sir Percival in his most genial manner. "Am I to regard your answer as final, Mr. Moore?"
"Quite final. Now be so kind as to go."
"If you desire it, with pleasure."