"That depends on Sir Guy Errington. As a newly married man, I dare say I can do nothing with him. Newly married men sometimes get tired of honey. When he does, then I will step in."

"Suppose he does not get tired?"

"But he will. I tell you he's a fool."

[CHAPTER XVI.]

THE EVENTS OF EIGHTEEN MONTHS.

"Time flies onward with tireless wings.
Divers gifts to us all he brings,

Joy and sorrow
On every morrow,

A thousand pleasures, a thousand stings.

"Love he hath brought to a maiden fair,
Hate hath sundered a loving pair,

Gauds that glitter,
And memories bitter,