"Yes," they answered.
"Then, John, can you come in the drawing-room to do your writing? Minnie and I shall not disturb you."
He got up and followed her upstairs, smiling as he went.
Turning round on the first landing she saw the smile, and enquired:
"Well?"
"You're a good general," he said.
"Why?"
"Take care to separate your different regiments in case——"
"John!"
"Now, don't you?"