He has rendered good services to Nana; and the latter will, I am sure, grant him leave of absence for as long as may be necessary." "I think it would certainly be best to take them both down, if possible.

They could make affidavits, in Bombay, that would place it beyond doubt that you are Major Lindsay's son.

It is morally certain that there are relatives of your father and mother still living, in England.

I do not say that you require any assistance from them; but when you return home, as everyone does, two or three times, in the course of his Indian service, it would be pleasant to find friends there; and it would be well that your position should be established beyond all question." "I will gladly go down with you," Soyera said, when Harry laid the matter before her.

"I am happy and contented here, but should be glad to see Bombay again.