"Oh, yes, we must have dear Sir Peter," echoed her twin.
"Oh, yes, we must all have dear Sir Peter until there is a lady Peter; good time, you all remember him, though," exclaimed Mrs. Tompkins.
Here Tims comes forward, saying:
"Sir Peter Tedril's servant is yonder, sir, with a message for Mrs.
Tompkins, sir; may I bring him, sir?"
"Certainly, and at once."
The man approaches, touching his hat, saying:
"My master bid me meet you here, madam; a telegram arrived last night, ma'am, calling him by the early train to Richmondglen; but master will meet you at the Colonel's place, ma'am, and return with your party to London, ma'am."
"Very well; and here is a gold bit to drink to the health of your girl."
"You are very good, ma'am."
And with a grin of satisfaction, he drank English beer to American liberality.