The soldiers round this place have orders not to stand on ceremony with any one, and by to-night I believe we are to have an escort of Marines here as well.

What you have seen is for the good of the country." "I congratulate you heartily, sir," Granet replied, shaking hands.

"Of course I'll keep away, if I must.

I hope when this is all over, though, you will allow me to come and renew my acquaintance with your daughter." "When it is over, with pleasure," Sir Meyville assented.
Granet stepped into his car and drove off.

The inventor stood looking after him.