Mr.Kitely was very fond of my nephew--he considered him a very clever young man." "We shall, no doubt, have the pleasure of seeing your nephew," remarked Brereton.

"Well, now, I want to ask you a question or two about yourself.

What had you been before you became housekeeper to Mr.
Kitely ?" "Housekeeper to another gentleman!" replied Miss Pett, acidly.
"Who was he ?" "Well, if you want to know, he was a Major Stilman, a retired officer--though what that has----" "Where did Major Stilman live ?" asked Brereton.
"He lived at Kandahar Cottage, Woking," replied Miss Pett, who was now showing signs of rising anger.

"But----" "Answer my questions, if you please, and don't make remarks," said Brereton.

"Is Major Stilman alive ?" "No, he isn't--he's dead this ten years," answered Miss Pett.