"Jack has been keeping bad company.

That's the only fault I know of." "Thank God for that!" ejaculated Mrs.Sheppard, fervently.

"Then it is not too late to save him.

Where is he, Sir?
Can I see him ?" "No, that you can't," answered Mrs.Wood; "he has gone out without leave, and has taken Thames Darrell with him.

If I were Mr.Wood, when he does return, I'd send him about his business.