“Knew his other son, Major Shafthead. He is the heir, isn't he?”
“Yes,” I said. “Dick is the second son.”
“Ever met Tommy Shafthead—as we called him—the Major, I mean?”
“No; he is stationed abroad, I believe.”
“Heard about his marriage?”
“No,” I replied. “Dick has seldom mentioned him.”
“I wonder if he knows,” said the General.
“What?” I asked.
“About Tommy's marriage.”
“Is there a mystery?”