And, since he has no opinions, we laugh and are saved." Luttrell resumed his walk to the Governor's house.
"Yes, I see now," said Hillyard.
"You had an instance to-night," Luttrell added, as they went in at the door.

"It's a serious matter--the order of a Province and a great many lives, and the cost of troops from Khartum, and the careers of all of us are at stake.

I think that I am right, and it is for me to say.

They disagree.

Yes, Sir Chichester Splay saved us to-night, and"-- a smile suddenly broke upon his serious face--"I really should like to meet him." "I will arrange it when we are both in London," Hillyard returned.
He did not forget that promise.