I blame no man's conduct, but a well- brought-up young fellow like you knows that there's precious little fun to be got out of it." He fetched a deep sigh.

"I wish Captain Anthony's mother had been a lasting sort like my old lady.

He would have had to look after her and he would have done it well.

Captain Anthony is a proper man.

And it would have saved him from the most foolish--" He did not finish the phrase which certainly was turning bitter in his mouth.