Henley dropped it into his pocket.
"That will be all," he said; "you can go." "You mean I am off duty, sir ?" "Certainly; you understand English, don't you?
There will be no more guard work tonight." As the door closed again behind Peters the fellow rose to his feet, and held out his hand.

"You are the kind I like, Craig," he said cordially.

"At first I had my doubts about you, and no doubt have been harsh.

To be perfectly honest I thought you would be all right under ordinary circumstances, but was afraid the girl had a sentimental hold on you which would make you difficult to handle.

Lord, she thought so too.