Oh, I thought so,' as I stretched out my hand for my hat: 'I thought I interpreted that look aright.

Well, I must be going too.

I only brought him back safe to you, Mrs.Maberley .-- By the bye, colonel, I shall tell Gladys that you have never asked after her.' 'My sweetheart, Gladys! To be sure I have not.

Well, how is she, my dear fellow ?' 'As obstinate as ever, colonel.

Came downstairs to-day, and declares she will go to early service to-morrow, because it will be Christmas Day, and she has never missed yet.