59/66 He can go down on pass as a soldier's orphan, so the railway fare will be saved. You can buy him an outfit from the Regimental subscription. The Lodge will be saved the expense of his education, and that will put the Lodge in a good temper. I've got to go down to Lucknow next week. I'll look after the boy on the way--give him in charge of my servants, and so on.' 'You're a good man.' 'Not in the least. |