I've half made up my mind to live on my income for a while and take up that Chaosite matter again--" "And blow yourself to smithereens! Why spatter Nature thus ?" "No fear," said Selwyn, laughing.

"And, if it promises anything, I may come to you for advice on how to start it commercially." "If it doesn't start you heavenward you shall have my advice from a safe distance.

I'll telegraph it," said Austin.

"But, if it's not personal, why on earth have you shaken Neergard ?" And Selwyn answered simply: "I don't like him.

That is the reason, Austin." The children from the head of the stairs were now shouting demands for their father; and Austin rose, pretending to grumble: "Those confounded kids! A man is never permitted a moment to himself.