Phyllis," and he turned to the younger of the two ladies, "this is Mr.Linforth of the Royal Engineers.

My daughter, Linforth!" He introduced the second lady.
"Mrs.Oliver," he said, and Linforth turning, saw that the eyes of Mrs.
Oliver were already fixed upon him.

He returned the look, and his eyes frankly showed her that he thought her beautiful.
"And what are you going to do with yourself ?" said Sir John.
"Go to the country from which you have just come, as soon as I can," said Linforth with a smile.

At this moment the fourth of the party, a stout, red-faced, plethoric gentleman, broke in.
"India!" he exclaimed indignantly.

"Bless my soul, what on earth sends all you young fellows racing out to India?
A great mistake! I once went to India myself--to shoot a tiger.