He laughed suddenly and faced about, his back to the flames.

Oscar stood at attention in the middle of the room.
"Shall we unpack--yes ?" "It is a capital idea," said John Armitage.
"I was striker for my captain also, who had fourteen pairs of boots and a bad disposition--and his uniforms--yes?
He was very pretty to look at on a horse." "The ideal is high, Oscar, but I shall do my best.

That one first, please." The contents of the two trunks were disposed of deftly by Oscar as Armitage directed.

One of the bedrooms was utilized as a closet, and garments for every imaginable occasion were brought forth.

There were stout English tweeds for the heaviest weather, two dress suits, and Norfolk jackets in corduroy.