I know he's a good soldier; and a good soldier must be a good fellow.

Has anyone been making mischief ?" He sent a sudden wrathful thought towards the Dowager.

Who else was so likely to make mischief?
The thought that someone had been making mischief was almost hopeful, since mischief done could be undone if one only set about it rightly.
"No one," Nelly answered mournfully.
The General suddenly stiffened.

His one explanation of Langrishe's pride standing in the way was forgotten; it was not reason enough.

Was it possible that Langrishe had been playing fast-and-loose with his girl?
Was it possible--this was more incredible still--that he did not return her innocent passion?
For a few seconds he did not speak.