The Amateur Gentleman

"Oh, Bev," sighed the Viscount, under cover of the ensuing talk and

laughter, "what a perfectly reckless fellow you are!"

"Why, you see, Dick," Barnabas answered, as Peterby re-entered with

his hat and cloak, "a man can't always lose!"

"Beverley," said the Marquis, proffering his arm, "I have my chariot

below; I thought we might drive round to the club together, you and

Devenham and I, if you are ready?"

"Thank you, Marquis, yes, I'm quite ready."

Thus, with a Marquis on his right, and a Viscount on his left, and

divers noble gentlemen in his train, Barnabas went forth to his

triumph.