In a way, I'm sorry David's dead.

He had a sort of weird talent and wild good looks.

By the way, he wasn't altogether unlike _you_." _Vivie_: "Thank you for the double-edged compliment.

However what you say is very interesting.

Well now, my idea is that David Vavasour Williams did _not_ die in a military hospital; he recovered and returned, firmly resolved to lead a new life .-- Is his father living by the bye?
Did he believe his son was dead ?" _Praed_: "Couldn't tell you, I'm sure.