Then she remembered that his Irish blood explained something.
They talked a while about English friends and relatives; and then Blake asked rather abruptly: "And the Colonel ?" "Well," said Bertram, "I heard that you saw him, Dick." "I did, for half an hour.

I felt that it was my duty, though the interview was hard on us both.

He was fair, as he always was, and tried to hide his feelings.

I couldn't blame him because he failed." Bertram looked away, and Blake's face was troubled.

There was a hint of emotion in his voice as he went on, turning to Blanche: "Whatever he may think of me, I have a sincere respect for Colonel Challoner; and I owe him more than I can ever repay.