And I might have gone, my dear Herbert, but for the prospect of taking counsel with your friendship and affection." Of course I broke down there: and of course Herbert, beyond seizing a warm grip of my hand, pretended not to know it.
"Anyhow, my dear Handel," said he presently, "soldiering won't do.

If you were to renounce this patronage and these favors, I suppose you would do so with some faint hope of one day repaying what you have already had.

Not very strong, that hope, if you went soldiering! Besides, it's absurd.

You would be infinitely better in Clarriker's house, small as it is.

I am working up towards a partnership, you know." Poor fellow! He little suspected with whose money.
"But there is another question," said Herbert.