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Lady Rosamond’s Secret

CHAPTER III
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"Thanks my boy for this, and may you soon have occasion for another." "And another," roared the crowd, taking up the last words of the secretary.
"My warmest thanks, Mr.Trevelyan," said the Lieutenant Colonel, warmly pressing his young friend's hand.

This last act of courtesy was more gratefully received by Mr.Trevelyan than the noisy demonstrations of his brother officers.

Soon afterwards, guest after guest departed in various moods and in various ways; some making zig-zag and circuitous routes, while others were more steady in the bent of their direction.
More definite description might be given of these parties than that pictured here.

More details might be given of scenes of dissipation, when each member must "drink himself under the table," to achieve the respect of his fellows; but the writer forbears not wishing to expose the darker shades of the picture, allowing the reader full control of his or her imagination, if willing to go further.

Suffice it to say, no brawls had marred the "jolly time." All went away in good humour, while the American was so loud in praise, that he almost wished himself an officer in H.M.52nd Regiment.


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