I have no intention of staying in the army, after the end of the war; and am really in partnership with my uncle, with whom I have been for the last three years in business, which is turning out very well.

I like the life, and have every chance of making enough to retire on, with ample means.

Certainly, I should not like to come into the title by the death of anyone that I knew." "That is the fortune of war," the other said, smiling.

"We get our steps by death vacancies.

We are sorry for the deaths, but the steps are not unwelcome.
"By the way, my name is Harry.