"Wife of Captain Tompkins! When was he married?"
"Yesterday, sir."
"Is Oleah Tompkins your captain?"
"He is, sir," with a polite bow.
"Then, sir," said Uncle Dan with vehemence, "all I have to say is, that you have a d—d rascal for a captain."
Mr. Jackson bowed in acknowledgment.
"Where is Captain Tompkins now?"
"He went back to the command, sir, but will be here in a few minutes with more men."
"The infernal scoundrel!"
Mr. Jackson bowed politely.