Such disappointments rarely, if ever, occur," was replied to this.
"Did you say anything to them, Mr.Craig ?" "My wife did, but received only a gruff response from the general.

Mrs.
Abercrombie made no reply, but, went hastily after her husband.

There was something unusual in the manner of both." While this conversation was going on General Abercrombie and his wife stood in the hall, she trying, but in vain, to persuade him not to go out.

He said but little, answering her kindly, but with a marked decision of manner.

Mrs.Abercrombie went up slowly to their room after he left her, walking as one who carried a heavy load.