We are not even on speaking terms; yet he is childless, and may feel some measure of dislike to have the family end in a hangman's knot.

I can think of no other reason for his interference.

I knew nothing of his action." "I am glad it became my privilege to tell you.

Besides, Captain Carlyle," simply, "it may also help you to understand my interest.

If you are of the Carlyles of Bucclough, how happened it that you went to sea ?" "Largely necessity, and to some extent no doubt sheer love of adventure.