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"Thanks," said Hamilton curtly "You may dash anywhere you like, but

I'ard for oodto say Let me tell you the rest Now, suppose," he said

irl named

Vera--ha--ha!"

Hamilton went red

"Now, listen, Bones," he said; "we'll not discuss any other person than

ourselves"

"What do you say to a day in the country? Suppose you asked Miss

Vera----"

"Miss Vera Sackwell," replied Hahtily, "if she is

the lady you mean, is certainly a friend of mine, but I have no control

over her movements And let me tell you, Bones, that you annoy me

when----"

"Hoity, toity!" said Bones "Heaven bless my heart and soul! Can't

you trust your old Bones? Why practise this deception, old thing? I

suppose," he went on reflectively, ignoring the approaching apoplexy of

his partner, "I suppose I'ay old father confessor, Hairl toldthat she'd had

measles twice! Now, out with it, Ham!"