I wonder if he had arranged with Singleton to pass by in that purely incidental way, just for the privilege of making your acquaintance!" "Don't be foolish, Dick.

It's unbecoming an officer and a gentleman.

But if you should see Mr.Singleton again--" "Yes--not if I see him _first_!" ejaculated Claiborne.
"Well, you might ask him who Mr.Armitage is.

It would be amusing--and satisfying--to know." Later in the day the old attache fell upon Claiborne in the smoking-room and stopped to discuss a report that a change was impending in the American State Department.

Changes at Washington did not trouble Singleton, who was sure of his tenure.