I'll clear the Major out of the way at once, and then you can have a good innings.

If you play your cards properly to-day, you'll certainly be in a position to propose to her to-morrow." At four o'clock Meldon led the rather embarrassed Simpkins up to Ballymoy House.

Miss King and Major Kent were sitting together on the lawn, and were apparently getting on very well indeed.

The greeting between Mr.Simpkins and the Major was constrained and cold.

Miss King seemed to feel that the situation demanded tact.