To Lady Trevelyan he was doubly considerate and devoted.

Captain Trevelyan knew the motive and warmly appreciated it.

He had many times wished for an opportunity to return such passing acts of kindness, yet in vain.

Captain Douglas fully sustained his former reputation for satirical jests and well-timed jokes at the expense of his friends.

Frequently those whom he regarded _most_ received attacks in proportion to the value of such regard.