And now I will remind you of our agreement." "Agreement ?" repeated the other.
The captain nodded.

"Your visits to me were to cease when this marriage happened, if I wished it," he said, slowly.
"That was the arrangement," said the dumb-founded Hardy, "but I had hoped----.

Besides, it has all taken place much sooner than I had anticipated." "That was the bargain," said the captain, stiffly.

"And now I'll bid you good-day." "I am sorry that my presence should be so distasteful to you," said the mortified Hardy.
"Distasteful, sir ?" said the captain, sternly.

"You have forced yourself on me for twice a week for some time past.