I have known Malors since he was a boy, my father knew his father, and, as you may know, our families have been frequently connected in marriage.

I do not wish to impugn the good faith of this young man, but the Prince of Malors was my guest, and the accusation against him is one which I cannot believe." "The story, as I have told it, sir, is absolutely true," I said to Lord Cheisford.

"There was no room for any mistake or misapprehension on my part.

I am afraid that I haven't been a great success as your secretary.

Colonel Ray gave me to understand, of course, that your object in engaging an utterly unknown person was to try and stop this leakage of information.