"Is he indeed, sir?" says Mr. Snagsby with a strong tendency in his clump of hair to stand on end.
"And if you have no real objection to accompany Mr. Bucket to the place in question," pursues the lawyer, "I shall feel obliged to you if you will do so."
In a moment's hesitation on the part of Mr. Snagsby, Bucket dips down to the bottom of his mind.

"Is he indeed, sir?" says Mr. Snagsby with some alarm.
"And if you have no objection to accompany Mr. Bucket to the place in question," pursues the lawyer, "I shall feel obliged if you will do so."
As Mr. Snagsby hesitates, Bucket reads his mind.
