"Of course I did; and why shouldn't I? Do you suppose no one can work by candle-light except a lawyer? I suppose you fellows were playing whist, and drinking hard. I'm uncommon glad I wasn't with you, for I shall be able to ride."

"Of course I did. Why shouldn't I? I suppose you fellows were playing whist, and drinking. I'm uncommon glad I wasn't with you, for I shall be able to ride."
