"Whatever induced her to write to _me ?_" "You might read it and find out," suggested the major.
Patricia tore open the envelope and scanned the letter.

Her eyes blazed.
"What is it, Mavoureen ?" "An insult!" she answered, crushing the paper in her hand and then stuffing it into the pocket of her dress.

"Light your pipe, daddy, dear.

Here--I'll strike the match.".