Colonel Winwood, who (like the seniors of every age) deplored the lack of manners of the rising generation, was pleased by the ever so little elaborate courtesy.
"I'm only too glad we've pulled you round.

You've had a bad time, I hear." Paul smiled.

"Pretty bad.

If it hadn't been for Miss Winwood and all she has done for me, I should have pegged out." "My sister's a notable woman," said the Colonel.

"When she sets out to do a thing she does it thoroughly." "I owe her my life," said Paul simply.
There was a pause.