"I shall go, if Major Duncombe will allow me, because it is Miss Duncombe's desire," said Mr. Tayloe, stiffly.
It would be foolish and useless to discuss the matter further. The canny Scotchman knew the impropriety of disputing with one who was now a member of his employer's family. With a brief "good-night" to the ladies, he went off to get his horse.
[to be continued.]
[FROM CHUM TO CHUM.]
BY GASTON V. DRAKE.
IX.—FROM BOB TO JACK.
London, July —, 189-.
