She was sent home with an ayah under the charge of the widow of a comrade of mine.

I had been away for months, and only went back to Calcutta in time to see her mother die.

So that is all right." "I could not do such a thing as that, George.

I should be living under false colors.

It is not that I mind so much leaving here and looking after the child's interest at Reigate, but I could not possibly take possession of the place as its owner when I should not be so.