"One ill-starred day, when it was pouring cats and dogs, and I could not get out, I challenged Maude to a game at billiards.

Maude lost.

I said she should pay me, and put my arm round her waist and snatched a kiss.

Just at that moment in came the dowager, who I believe must have been listening--" "Not improbably," interrupted Mr.Carr, significantly.
"'Oh, you two dear turtle-doves,' cried she, 'Hartledon, you have made me so happy! I have seen for some weeks what you were thinking of.

There's nobody living I'd confide that dear child to but yourself: you shall have her, and my blessing shall be upon you both.' "Carr," continued poor Val, "I was struck dumb.