It is not often one has the chance of spending a night in the company of a noted author, an African traveller straight from the jungle, and the man who has married one's favourite cousin.

I am all delighted attention.

What did your friend Dick Cameron say ?" "Well, I met him as I was hurrying back to the hotel, carrying the Infant, who did not appear to advantage in the exceedingly plain brown canvas bag which was all they could give me at Zimmermann's.

When I get home I shall consult Helen, and we shall order the best case procurable." "Naturally.

Probably Helen will advise a bassinet by night, and a perambulator by day." Ronnie looked perplexed.