He routed up Uncle John and the Major, who appeared in pajamas and bath-robes, and told them the startling news.
A council of war was straightway held.

Uncle John trembled with nervousness; Arthur was mentally stupefied; the Major alone was calm.
"In the first place," said he, "what object could the man have in carrying off Louise ?" Arthur hesitated.
"To prevent our marriage, I suppose," he answered.

"Mershone has an idea he loves Louise.

He made wild love to her until she cut his acquaintance." "But it won't help him any to separate her from her friends, or her promised husband," declared the Major.

"Don't worry.