He writes by return that he will prolong his holiday if an opportunity offers, but will let me know later." "Gad," said Jervis, "it was a stroke of luck for Barnard that Bellingham happened to have such a magnificent daughter--there! don't mind me, old man.

You go in and win--she's worth it, isn't she, Thorndyke ?" "Miss Bellingham is a very charming young lady," replied Thorndyke.

"I am most favourably impressed by both the father and the daughter, and I only trust that we may be able to be of some service to them." With this sedate little speech Thorndyke shook my hand, and I watched my two friends go on their way until their fading shapes were swallowed up in the darkness of Fetter Lane..