Would Sir Patrick get the better of the domestic crisis?
or would the domestic crisis get the better of Sir Patrick?
The domestic crisis was backed, at two to one, to win.
Punctually at the expiration of the quarter of an hour, Sir Patrick reappeared.

The domestic crisis had betrayed the blind confidence which youth and inexperience had placed in it.

Sir Patrick had won the day.
"Things are settled and quiet, gentlemen; and I am able to accompany you," he said.

"There are two ways to the shooting-cottage.

One--the longest--passes by the inn at Craig Fernie.