But the tutor only walked over to the fireplace to knock out his ashes into the fender, and then, resuming his glass, said quietly-- "I beg your pardon; I interrupted you." Captain Oliphant did not pursue the subject, and presently retired, leaving his co-trustee master of the situation.
"Strange," said the latter to himself when the enemy had gone, "what a look he has of his daughter.

The resemblance was distinctly fortunate for him five minutes ago.".