He did
not know that one of the great man's failings was his forgetting
the names even of those of his intimate friends--such breaks as
"Glad to see you--I remember you very well, and very pleasantly,
and now please tell me your name," being a common occurrence with
the great architect--a failing that everybody pardoned.
Peter noticed the boy's embarrassment and touched Morris' arm.
"You remember Mr. Breen, don't you, Holker? He was at your supper
that night--and sat next to me."
Morris whirled quickly and held out his hand, all his graciousness
in his manner.
"Yes, certainly. You took the ring to Minott, of course. Very glad
to meet you again--and what did you say his name was, Peter?" This
in the same tone of voice--quite as if Jack were miles away.
"Breen--John Breen," answered Peter, putting his arm on Jack's
shoulder, to accentuate more clearly his friendship for the boy.
"All the better, Mr. John Breen--doubly glad to see you, now that
I know your name. I'll try not to forget it next time.
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