"I meant to tell you on my return.

I know I don't appear desirable as a son-in-law.

But I came here on a commission----" "Meschines and I have talked it all over," the general said.

"When an old West-Pointer and a professor of physics get together, they are sometimes able to put two and two together.

And, to tell the truth, I received a letter from a member of your syndicate, who is also an acquaintance of mine, which explained your position.