"It was a letter from his solicitor, Mr.Hake, that you found me doting on!" "Did you then hear from Mr.Hake ?" I asked, laughing and very happy.
"Indeed I did, by every post! That respectable Albany gentleman seemed to feel it his duty to write me by every batteau and inquire concerning my health, happiness, and pleasure, and if I lacked anything on earth to please me.

Was it not most extraordinary behaviour, Euan ?" She was laughing when she spoke, and for a moment her eyes grew strangely tender, but they brightened immediately and she tossed her head.
"Oh, Lana!" said she.

"I think I may seriously consider Mr.Hake and his very evident intentions.

So I shall require no more beaux, Euan, and thank you kindly for volunteering.

Besides, if I want 'em, this camp seems moderately furnished with handsome and gallant young officers," she added airily, glancing around her.