CHAPTER XXIII. 



MEETING AND FAREWELL. 



ON coming to Dunesk, we found Mrs. Peyton and the 

 young ladies had arrived. Emily Peyton was, as I 

 expected charming, and her soft voice and slightly- 

 foreign accent pleasant to hear ; but what can compare 

 to Annie, with her frank manner, clear mind, and 

 unique grace. Oh, you lucky Major ! For myself 

 I scarcely again expect to see anything so lovely 

 I am sure you do not. 



In a sporting journal one can hardly go into 

 sentimental journeys or pleasure-party details the 

 reader can fancy it all ; the day ramblings, the 

 cheerful evenings, and the sound sleep, except for 



Well, well ; let that sleep. 



After these gay excursions and some more capital 

 shooting, we had at last to bid farewell and promised 

 to meet again. 



