That estimable woman was determined to make entry this afternoon, but was denied." Cameron's manner one of gay and nervous bravado.
"Come, Cameron," said Dunn sadly, "what does this mean?
You're not serious; you're not chucking your year ?" "Just that, dear fellow, and nothing less.

Might as well as be ploughed." "And what then are you going to do ?" Dunn's voice was full of a great pity.

"What about your people?
What about your father?
And, by Jove, that reminds me, he's coming to town this evening.

You know they've been trying to find you everywhere this last day or two." "And who are 'they,' pray ?" "Who?
The police," said Dunn bluntly, determined to shock his friend into seriousness.
Cameron sat up quickly.

"The police?
What do you mean, Dunn ?" "What it means I do not know, Cameron, I assure you.