"I am sure you have been away somewhere, exploring or something." "I have only been in Africa, shooting." "Oh, how interesting! You must tell me all about it!" "I am afraid," replied Guy Oscard, with a somewhat shy laugh, "that that would NOT be interesting.

Besides, I could not tell you now." "No, but some other time.

I suppose you are not going back to Africa to-morrow, Mr.Oscard ?" "Not quite.

And perhaps we may meet somewhere else." "I hope so," replied Miss Chyne.

"Besides, you know my aunt, Lady Cantourne.