ABSTRACT

A long drink restored the Colonel's equanimity, and the thought of their careful preparations expended in the void moved hirn to laughter.

"Pon my word, Nettie, 1 should like to ask the fellow to dinner. 1 wonder where on earth he is living. He can't be far off, for he is due at Strathlarrig very soon. When did young Bandicott say the day was?'