'I wish you were less calculating, and had more of the impulse natural to your years!' 'Game--by Jove! You have lost again, captain.

That makes--let me see--nine pounds fifteen to square us.' 'I owe you that ?' said De Stancy, startled.

'It is more than I have in cash.

I must write another cheque.' 'Never mind.

Make it payable to yourself, and our connection will be quite unsuspected.' Captain De Stancy did as requested, and rose from his seat.