"So long, then, for the present, and take care of yourself. You shall hear from us when we get there.—Your own
"Baby."
The Admiral grunted, got up and walked twice up and down the room; then, muttering to himself, "All right," he put the letter in the stove.
When the Admiral came down to the office, Doffen was inclined to be somewhat shaky about the knees. He pulled himself together, however, and, bearing in mind the example of Napoleon, took the offensive at once.
"Your daughter's gone away, Admiral!"
"Oh, go to——"
"Thanks. I don't think I will. I'm very comfortable where I am."
"You're a fool."
"There's bigger fools about."