It's a lovely series of checks and balances." He said it so quietly and airily that they all laughed.

Then the General continued: "We're going to send Newt to look after Ele, and I rather think we shall have to send somebody to look after Newt.

However, we'll see.

Let's leave this hog to snore by himself." They rose as he spoke.
"What were the words of your resolution, Belch ?" asked William Condor, with his eyes twinkling.

"I don't quite remember.