It was evident at breakfast that Hawker's sisters had achieved information.

"What's the matter with you this morning ?" asked one.

"You look as if you hadn't slep' well." "There is nothing the matter with me," he rejoined, looking glumly at his plate.
"Well, you look kind of broke up." "How I look is of no consequence.

I tell you there is nothing the matter with me." "Oh!" said his sister.

She exchanged meaning glances with the other feminine members of the family.