"No, Aunt Eleanor." He went to her, put his arm around her, and touched her cheek lightly with his lips. "I was only thinking that my lines have fallen in pleasant places."
CHAPTER III
THE SECOND IN COMMAND
"Kit," said the Lieutenant, pacing back and forth moodily, "I wish I were in command."
"I wish so, too, dear," responded Mrs. Howard, dutifully.
"Anybody with half an eye can see what is going to happen here, if there isn't a change."
"What change do you mean, Ralph?"