animals were kept from being killed by the common people for food, in order that those of his own class might chase them down and kill them for their amusement.

“Oh, David, I remember how you used to be always putting on a look like that, and thinking a lot of nasty things under your breath. I hoped you would come home vastly improved. Was it what I said about matrimony? Mamma knows it’s true.”

“Hardly as you put it, my child; there is much besides for a girl to think about.”

“You said ‘chances’ yourself, mamma.”

“Certainly, but that is for me to consider. You must remember that it was you who refused to have your coming out last year.”