"What are you going to do about it?"
"What can I do? The marriage is to take place to-morrow."
"So soon?"
"Yes. I give you my word I am nearly crazy, for I love that girl better than my life."
Mr. Mole heaved a deep sigh.
"I loved once," he said, "and my wife used to go for my scalp, which had the effect of destroying love's young dream."
"I should think so," replied Harvey.
"But, my dear sir," exclaimed Jack, "you will admit, I hope, that married life is the happiest state of existence."
"I'll admit nothing."
"No happiness is to be found outside of the home circle."