'Sally and I see you stalking out for the open country in the still of the morning.

She thinks you look pale for want of food, and ought to have some one put a biscuit into your pocket overnight.' 'Who'd have guessed I was under motherly observation!' 'You shouldn't go so long empty, if you listen to trainers.' 'Capital doctors, no doubt.

But I get a fine appetite.' 'You may grind the edge too sharp.' He was about to be astonished, and reflected that she had grounds for her sagacity.

His next thought plunged him into contempt for Kit Ines, on account of the fellow's lapses to sottishness.

But there would be no contempt of Kit Ines in a tussle with him.