But it was little enough I could do for my wife while she was alive, and now I should like to do the only thing I can." "I see," said Lord Crosland.
"Well, you can understand that, though I've agreed to share these rooms with you for the next few days, I can't make it a permanent arrangement.

I may have to be off anywhere at a moment's notice.

On the other hand, by offering a thumping big reward, as I can do at last, I shall probably find him at once; and you wouldn't care for rooms with a small child about." "Oh, I don't know.

I rather like kids," said Lord Crosland.

"They're amusing little beggars often enough." "Ah, but this one is so small; only two and a half," said Sir Tancred.
"And now I'll write the advertisement.".