Hadn't you better do the same ?" "I'm nearly half disposed to, Noll," replied Ingleborough; "but more than half inclined to go into the police altogether.

I've had an invitation, and I think the life would suit me better than settling down to a desk.

Yes, this settles it! I shall go on to Norton and say `Yes.'" "Well, I'm sorry," said West; "but at the same time I'm glad, for you'll make a splendid officer!" "Here, hold hard! I don't want to hear you begin puffing me.

By the way, you heard the news about Fatty Anson ?" "No, not a word!" cried West excitedly.
"Promoted." "Nonsense! What a shame!" "It's a fact, my lad! He has just received his commission in Mrs Partington's Brigade." "What!" cried West.

"Oh, this is some bit of chaff!" "Oh no!" said Ingleborough, laughing.