I could understand Doyle objecting to him on the ground of his profession.

Doyle is the President of the League, and, of course, he's _ex officio_ obliged to dislike land agents passionately; but I didn't expect you to take that line, Major.

You're a loyalist.

At least you used to be when I was here, and it's just as plainly your duty to support agents as it is Doyle's to abuse them." "I don't object to him because he's an agent," said Major Kent.

"I object to him because he's a meddlesome ass, and keeps the whole place in continual hot water." "Very well.