But I know who meant to, and that was Carr." "Charles," said Ralph, with glistening eyes, "if ever I get them back you shall have the crescent." "A very neat little story altogether," said Sir George, "and the episode of temptation very effectively thrown in.

It does you credit, my son, and is a great relief to your old father's mind." "Thank you, Charles," said Marston, getting up.

"Sir George, it is close on luncheon-time, and Carr must be let out at once.

Now that Charles has so completely cleared himself I don't see that anything more can be done for the moment; and of one thing I am certain, namely, that you are making yourself much worse, and must keep absolutely quiet for the rest of the day.

If I may advise, I would suggest that Carr should be allowed to leave, as he wishes to do, by the afternoon train, and should not be pressed to stay.