"I doubt whether we have soda-water in the house, and if we have, I don't know where to get it. I can give you some brandy if you will come with me." He pronounced the word "brandy" in a tone which implied that it was a wicked, dissipated beverage. It was a wretched work to Roger. He was forced to go up-stairs and fetch a key in order that he might wait upon this cub,--this cur! He did it, however, and the cub drank his brandy-and-water, not in the least disturbed by his host's ill-humour. As he went to bed he suggested the probability of his not showing himself till lunch on the following day, and expressed a wish that he might have breakfast sent to him in bed. "He is born to be hung," said Roger to himself as he went to his room,--"and he'll deserve it."

"I doubt whether we have soda-water in the house. I can give you some brandy if you will come with me." He pronounced the word "brandy" in a tone which implied that it was a wicked beverage. He was forced to go upstairs and fetch a key in order that he might wait upon this cub - this cur! The cub drank his brandy-and-water, not in the least disturbed by his host's ill-humour. As he went to bed he said he would probably not show himself till lunch the following day, and requested that breakfast be sent to him in bed.
"He is born to be hung," said Roger to himself as he went to his room.
