He did not actually know enough to venture such an interview, and mere suspicion, even though coupled with his former intimacy with the woman, was not sufficient excuse for his interference.

The Major would treat the revelation with indifference, even disbelief, and Miss Molly might even resent his meddling in the affair.

Besides he was not altogether convinced that the girl had not been actually present at, and in some manner connected with, the attack on Gaskins.

The memory of that face, shrinking behind the corner of the barrack wall, remained clear in his mind.

He might be mistaken, but perhaps it would be best to go slow.
It was a huge, bare hall, although the walls were concealed by flags, while other draperies were festooned along the rafters.