He is a little sore with his father for subjecting him to it, and cannot take his stern view about paying the debts.

That is natural enough, perhaps." She heaved another sigh.

"His regiment--or rather the second battalion, to which he belongs--was ordered down to Plymouth last January, and since then has been occupied with drill and petty irritating duties at which he grumbles sorely--though I believe there is a prospect of their being ordered out to Portugal before long." "You see him often ?" I asked.
She seemed to pause a moment.

"Yes; oh, yes to be sure, I see him frequently.

That is only natural, is it not ?" We left the shop and strolled towards the Hoe.