However, he seems to have turned over a new leaf, and I hope it will last.

In a small station like this, even one man is of importance, especially when he is as pleasant as Mr.Bathurst can be when he likes.

He was in the army at one time, you know." "Was he, Mrs.Hunter ?" "Yes.

I never heard him say so himself, but I have heard so from several people.

I think he was only in it for a year or so.