Captain Gardner here--who is an old friend of mine--intervened, or I'm afraid I shouldn't have got off as cheaply as I did.

And your husband kindly came to the police court to testify to our good character, and then invited us to lunch." _Mrs.Rossiter_: "Why how your voice reminds me of some one who used to come here a good deal at one time--a Mr.David Williams.

I suppose he isn't any relation ?" _Vivie_ (while Frank Gardner looks a little astonished): "Oh--my cousin.

I knew you knew him.

He has often talked to me about you.
I'll tell you about David by and bye, Frank." At this interchange of Christian names Mrs.Rossiter thinks she understands the situation: they are engaged, have been since last night's rescue.