But it dawned upon me, presently, that she was really torn between her feeling of chivalry towards me--she seems to have a kindness for soldiers! her brother is fighting somewhere--and her professional obligations towards my father.

Wasn't it odd?
She hated to be indiscreet, to give him away, and yet she could not help it! I believe she had been awake half the night.

Her eyes looked like it.

I must say I liked her very much.

A woman of a great deal of character! I expect she has a rough time of it!' 'But of course,' said Beryl, 'it may be all signed and witnessed by now!' 'Most probably!' The Major laughed.