THE SILVER FOX 7 



like a cob with a long tail. Couldn't do 

 with you if you'd a long tail, Hughie." 



*' I'm goin' to grow another when we get 

 down to French's Court," retorted Hughie. 

 " I shan't have anything else to do there. 

 What on earth do you do with yourself at 

 Letter Kyle, Slaney ? " 



*' Do you grow a beard, Slaney ? " shouted 

 Lady Susan, with her mouth full of biscuit. 

 "If Fm bored over there I shall just dye 

 my hair again. How do you like it now, 

 Bunny ? I got it done in Paris on our way 

 through. I think it might be a bit redder." 



" Why, it's as red as a fox now," said 

 Major Bunbury, regarding it critically. 



"Talking of foxes," put in Slaney, en- 

 deavouring to be genial, "they all expect 

 Hugh to start the hounds again when he 

 comes over. That will give you something 

 to do, Hugh." 



"Tally ho!" uttered Major Bunbury, 

 with a subdued whoop. " That's a rippin' 

 good notion. I'll come over and whip for 

 you, Hughie." 



