“London General,” replied Halfred.
“I hope you'll turn out all right, and do my friend, the monsieur here, credit.”
As he turned to go he added to me, aside:
“Rum-looking chap, he seems to me. Keep an eye on him, I'd advise you. Personally, I'd have chosen Mingle, but o' course you know best. Good-night.”
And I was left with the faithful Halfred.
“A London general?” said Teddy. “Sounds all right. He gave you a good character, I sup——”
I interposed.
“Well,” said Lumme, dubiously,
