He sat down, hat and whip in hand, and wondered how he should be received--if at all.
In glides Rose all sprightliness and good-humor, and puts out her hand to him; the which he kisses.
"How could I keep away so long ?" asked he vaguely, and self-astonished.
"How indeed, and we missing you so all the time!" "Have YOU missed me ?" was the eager inquiry.
"Oh, no!" was the cheerful reply; "but all the rest have." Presently the malicious thing gave a sudden start.
"Oh! such a piece of news; you remember Colonel Dujardin, the obnoxious colonel ?" No answer.
"Transferred his attentions.

Fancy!" "Who to ?" "To Josephine and mamma.

But such are the military.

He only wanted to get rid of you: this done (through your want of spirit), he scorns the rich prize; so now I scorn HIM.

Will you come for a walk ?" "Oh, yes!" "We will go and look for my deserter.