And under the bedclothes Mrs.De Peyster saw wild visions of Mr.Pyecroft being the next moment exposed, and herself dragged forth to shame.
Thus for a minute or two.

Then Judge Harvey appeared in the doorway.
"Lieutenant Sullivan! See here, what's the meaning of this ?" he demanded sternly.
"'Evening, Judge Harvey," began the lieutenant, for the first time since his entrance removing his derby.

"It's like this--" "Pardon me," interrupted Mr.Pyecroft.

"Judge Harvey, these gentlemen here have been upon the point of making a blunder that would be ludicrous did it not have its serious side.

That's why I had you called.