It is a splendid chance, and will really be my reinstatement.

Once holding a commission in the Egyptian army, I should resume my own name, and have the future to look forward to.

Entering the service as the army is being reorganized, I should have a great pull, and should be sure to get on, and be able to write to my father and brother, without its appearing that I wanted help of any kind." There were tears in Mrs.Hilliard's eyes, but she said bravely: "I quite agree with you, Gregory.

Of course, I shall be sorry that you should leave me, even for a time; but it seems to me, too, that it is a grand opportunity.

You know what a pain it was to me, all the time that we were at Alexandria, that you should be working in such a subordinate position.