That is," she looked at her brother, "if you prefer that arrangement." "I say, that's jolly decent of you!" Tommy's face was flushed with pleasure.

"Sure you mean it ?" "Quite sure." Stella spoke rather wearily.

"It really doesn't matter to me--except that I don't want to come between you and your friend.

Now that I have been married--" a tinge of bitterness sounded in her voice--"I suppose no one will take exception.

But of course Captain Monck may see the matter in a different light.