I don't, as I've said several times. I think he's
a decent enough sort of man, though he does show an extraordinary want
of enterprise in this business."
"Any way," said the Major, "if anything of the sort happened--which is
remotely unlikely--"
"It's absolutely certain," said Meldon, "even before they're married;
repeatedly, I should say."
"If it did, there's nothing Miss King would dislike more than having it
talked about. I should say that she, or any other woman, would be
absolutely furious at the thought of her gardener creeping up behind a
tree and spying on what, if it occurs at all, ought to be done in the
most confidential way, and then going and reporting to you all--"
"Any how," said Meldon, "it hasn't happened yet, so far as Callaghan
knows. That is why I say that my day has been such a bitter
disappointment. Callaghan tells me that the miserable beast Simpkins
hasn't been near the place, or even seen her, since yesterday, when we
had them both out in the _Spindrift_. I can't imagine why he won't
make use of his opportunities. I told him distinctly that he couldn't
expect her to run after him, however anxious she was to marry him.
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