Therefore, as soon as the Duke knew of Margaret's determination, he sallied forth, armed with her note, to find Mr.Barker.It was late, but the American was nocturnal in his habits, and was discovered by his friend in a huge cloud of tobacco smoke, examining his nails with that deep interest which in some persons betokens thought.
"It's all right," said the Duke; "she will go." "You don't mean it ?" said Barker, taking his legs off the sofa and wrinkling his face.
"There you are.Note.Formal acceptance, and all the rest of it." And he handed Margaret's letter to Barker.
"Well, that is pretty smart practice," remarked the latter; "I expected you would have difficulties." "Said she would take some days to make up her mind.

She wrote this the same evening I called, I am sure.

Just like a woman." "Well, I think it's deuced lucky, anyhow," said Barker.

"Did you tell her who was going ?" "I told her about my sister.

I have not mentioned you or your friend yet.