I forget at this moment what his exact title is; but I know he's an earl, and I have it on very good authority that he's likely to be made a marquis quite soon." He paused, and was gratified to observe that Simpkins appeared to be greatly interested by this information about Miss King.

He pursued his advantage at once.
"I shall call on her myself," he said, "though there's not really much use in my making myself agreeable to her.

I'm married already.

The Major would have told you that, too, if you'd been on speaking terms with him.

You really must make it up with the Major, Simpkins.