"There are two people here it is desirable for me to stand well with, and the first of them, your aunt, has, I fancy, already decided to give me a fair trial.

She told me it was for my mother's sake.

Now, I can deal with your uncle, I think." The girl smiled a little.

"Are you quite sure?
Everybody does not find it easy to get on with Colonel Barrington.

His code is somewhat Draconic, and he is rather determined in his ways." Winston nodded.