It has driven more men out of the service than drink has, and the one passion is almost as incurable as the other." Bertha laughed.

"I think that is the first time I have ever heard you express any very strong opinion, Major Mallett.

It is quite refreshing to listen to a thorough-going denunciation of anything here in London.

In the country, of course, it is different.

All sorts of things are heartily abused there; especially, perhaps, the weather, free trade, poaching, and people in whose covers foxes are scarce.