Excerpt from Sons and Fathers

Montjoy ordered a tremendous supper, as he called it, and while waiting the half-hour for its preparation, several Of the party repeated the order for refreshments, it appeared to the stranger, with something like anxiety. It was as though they feared an opportunity to return the courtesies they had accepted would not be given. None joined them at supper, but when the newcomers were seated one Of the gentlemen lounged near and drop ping into a seat renewed the conversation that had been interrupted. Champagne had been added to the supper and this gentleman yielded at length to Montjoy's de mand and joined them.

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