To complete his characterization, it is necessary to mention that he had served in the Boer War, and had gained a D.S.O.

But that was in the days before he met Juliet or he might not have risked a life so precious to her.
Juliet was dark and rather little, not at all like her Junoesque mother.

She was extremely pretty and dressed to perfection.

Having more brains and a stronger will than Mallow, she guided him in every way, and had already succeeded in improving his morals.

With so gentle and charming a mentor, Cuthbert was quite willing to be led into the paths of virtue.