A third person on these occasions always finds the greatest difficulty in not being in the way, whereas if you come we can stroll off together after lunch under pretext of searching for lobsters or something of that kind, and leave the happy couple together." "Happy couple!" said the Major.

"They look it." "Get into the punt at once," said Meldon, "and don't try to be sarcastic.

Nothing is less becoming to you.

Your proper part in life is that of the sober, well-intentioned, somewhat thick-headed, bachelor uncle.

You do that excellently; but the moment you try to be clever you give yourself away piteously." "Your own part, I suppose, J.J., is that of irresponsible buffoon." "No; it's not.