Sir Felix had been unlucky at cards on Saturday night, and had taken, perhaps, a little too much wine. He was at any rate sulky, and in a humour to resent interference. "I wish you'd leave me alone," he said, "to manage my own business."

Sir Felix had been unlucky at cards on Saturday night, and was sulky.
"I wish you'd leave me alone," he said, "to manage my own business."
