But you will gather from what I have now told you that Samoval's visits here are not a mere social waste of time.

That he comes, acquires familiarity and makes himself the friend of the family with a very definite aim in view." "He does not come again," said Sir Terence, rising.
"That is more than I should have ventured to suggest.

But it is a very wise resolve.

It will need tact to carry it out, for Samoval is a man to be handled carefully." "I'll handle him carefully, devil a fear," said Sir Terence.

"You can depend upon my tact." Colonel Grant rose.