They were natives, you know." "What's that got to do with it ?" demanded Deppingham.
"I'm afraid you don't understand the situation," said Mr.Bowles patiently.

"You see, it's really a triangular controversy, if I may be so bold as to say so.

Lady Deppingham is one of the angles; Mr.Browne, the American gentleman, is another; the native population is the last.
Each wants to be the hypothenuse.

While the interests of all three are merged in the real issue, there is, nevertheless, a decided disposition all around to make it an entirely one-sided affair." "I don't believe I grasp--" muttered Deppingham blankly.
"I see perfectly," exclaimed his wife.

"The natives are allied against us, just as we are, in a way, against them and Mr.Browne.Really, it seems quite natural, doesn't it, dear ?" turning to her husband.
"Very likely, but very unfortunate.