Uncle John appreciated this, and holding the dignified Major in loving regard was glad to cross swords with him now and then to add variety to their pleasant relations.
"It's this way, Major Doyle," he now remarked, coolly.

"I've been worried to death, lately, over business matters; and I need a change." "Phoo! All your business is attended to by Isham, Marvin & Co.

You've no worry at all.

Why, we've just made you a quarter of a million in C.H.

& D's." The "we" is explained by stating that the Major held an important position in the great banking house--a position Mr.Merrick had secured for him some months previously.
"That's it!" said Uncle John.