"Look after him, Frances," she said.

"Good-bye.

Dinner at seven to-night, you know." "Right-o!" said Sidney, raising his hat in farewell.

"By Jove, I wouldn't miss this for millions," he continued, making room for Frances beside him.

"Your young friend is really somewhat violent in his style, eh, what ?" "There are times when violence is the only possible thing," replied Frances grimly.
"By the way, who is the victim?
I mean, what is he exactly ?" "Mr.Stillwell?
Oh, he is the son of his father, the biggest merchant in Blackwater.