Betty rose to her feet slowly and serenely and smiled at Marigold.
"Miss Fairfax's car," he announced.
"Marigold," said I, "Miss Fairfax is going to be married the day after to-morrow to Captain Connor of the--" "I know, sir," interrupted my one-eyed ramrod.

"I'm very glad, if I may be permitted to say so, Miss.

I've made it my duty to inspect all the troops that have been quartered hereabouts during the last eight months.

And Captain Connor is one of the few that really know their business.

I shouldn't at all mind to serve under him.