Then he sighed.
The Captain halted in front of him.
"Are you acquainted with Mrs.Spofford and her niece, Percival ?" he inquired.
"Miss Clinton has done me the honour to remember meeting me night before last at the Alcazar Grand, sir.

Mrs.Spofford is not so generous." "I see," said Captain Trigger reflectively.

"You will report at once to Mr.Gray.He will give you a less public job, as you call it." A twinkle came into his eyes.

"He doesn't like the hat you're wearing.

Nor the shirt.