CHAPTER XVII
NATURA....
Falander was at home studying a part one afternoon, when he was disturbed by a gentle tapping, two double-raps, at his door. He jumped up, hastily donned a coat and opened.
"Agnes! This is a rare visit!"
"I had to come and see you, it's so damned slow!"
"What dreadful language!"
"Let me curse! It relieves my feelings."
"Hm! hm!"
"Give me a cigar; I haven't had a smoke these last six weeks. This education makes me frantic."
"Is he so severe?"