He will get a sound hiding one of these days, and serve him jolly well right, say I!" "My dear Major, how you hate him! Anyone would think he had tried to flirt with Violet." "He'd better," growled the Major.
There came a slight sound from the darkness of the alcove, as though someone faintly chuckled.
"What's that ?" asked the woman's voice nervously.
"Nothing--nothing!" said the Major testily.

"Somebody laughing in the hall.

I wonder where my wife is.

I shall clear out soon.

I'm tired of this show.