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He
brightened up as I entered, but was evidently in very low spirits.
"I didn't mean to drag you out after your day's work was finished," he
said, "though I am very glad to see you."
"You haven't dragged me out. I heard you were alone, so I just dropped
in for a few minutes' gossip."
"That is really kind of you," he said heartily. "But I'm afraid you'll
find me rather poor company. A man who is full of his own highly
disagreeable affairs is not a desirable companion."
"You mustn't let me disturb you if you'd rather be alone," said I, with
a sudden fear that I was intruding.
"Oh, you won't disturb me," he replied; adding, with a laugh: "It's
more likely to be the other way about. In fact, if I were not afraid of
boring you to death I would ask you to let me talk my difficulties over
with you."
"You won't bore me," I said. "It is generally interesting to share
another man's experiences without their inconveniences. 'The proper
study of mankind is--man,' you know, especially to a doctor."
Mr. Bellingham chuckled grimly.


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