I dare say, however, they will give us a couple of months; and I suppose we shall want a month for our honeymoon, in which case we ought to be spliced in a month's time; if she can get ready in that time, which of course she can do, if she hurries up the milliners and other people." "I have no doubt she could, in the circumstances," Lisle laughed.
"Well, old man, I do congratulate you most heartily.

She certainly is a very charming young woman.

I expect I shall not get leave again, till the regiment comes back; which will be another five years yet, and perhaps two or three years longer, if there is any action going on anywhere.

I can tell you I am not so hot about fighting as I used to be.

The Tirah was sharp, but it was nothing to West Africa, which was enough to cure one of any desire to take part in fighting.
"If we are going to have a fight with Russia, I certainly should like to take part in that.