"Reason! What in--?
What did he--?
Why did he pull off that fool stunt at this particular time?
A kid like him has no business getting married." "Mighty fine girl, sir," suggested the Sergeant warmly.

"Mighty lucky chap.

Not many fellows could resist such a sharp attack as he had." "Fine girl! Oh, of course, of course--fine girl certainly.

Fine girl.
But what's that got to do with it ?" "Well, sir," ventured the Sergeant in a tone of surprise, "a good deal, sir, I should say.

By Jove, sir, I could have--if I could have pulled it off myself--but of course she was an old flame of Cameron's and I'd no chance." "But the Service, sir!" exclaimed the Superintendent with growing indignation.