Why, novels are stuffed with such matters; and then even one of your own songs says so--the song which Ursula was singing the other afternoon." "That is somewhat of an old song, brother, and is sung by the chies as a warning at our solemn festivals." "Well! but there's your sister-in-law, Ursula, herself, Jasper." "Ursula, herself, brother ?" "You were talking of my having her, Jasper." "Well, brother, why didn't you have her ?" "Would she have had me ?" "Of course, brother.

You are so much of a Roman, and speak Romany so remarkably well." "Poor thing! she looks very innocent!" "Remarkably so, brother! However, though not born on the same common with my wife, she knows a thing or two of Roman matters." "I should like to ask her a question or two, Jasper, in connection with that song." "You can do no better, brother.

Here we are at the camp.

After tea, take Ursula under a hedge, and ask her a question or two in connection with that song.".