I shall be at your service on my return.

Mrs Ingleton, I am sorry for this interruption in Roger's studies.

It shall be as brief as I can make it." "Oh, of course, Mr Armstrong," said the lady, "I hope it is nothing serious.

We shall be glad to have you back to consult about things; that is all Captain Oliphant means, I'm sure." The tutor bowed.
"I really hope," said Captain Oliphant blandly, "Mr Armstrong will appreciate my desire to cooperate harmoniously in the sacred trust laid upon us all by the dying wish of our dear friend." "I have no wish to do anything else, sir," said the tutor shortly, "if you will allow me.

Good-bye, Mrs Ingleton." Roger was a good deal concerned to notice the grim cloud on his friend's face, when he returned for a moment to his room for his bag.