I got a scratch in the Ypres fight in April--oh, nothing--a small flesh wound--but they gave me a month's leave, and my medical board has only just passed me.' 'Lanchesters ?' said Sir William, looking at his cap.

The other nodded pleasantly.
'Well, I am sure I hope you'll have good weather here,' said Sir William, stepping back, and once more raising his hat to the bride.
'And--if there was Anything I could do to help your stay--' 'Oh, thank you, Sir, but--' The pair smiled again at each other.

Sir William understood, and smiled too.

A more engaging couple he thought he had never seen.

The young man was not exactly handsome, but he had a pair of charming hazel eyes, a good-tempered mouth, and a really fine brow.