George was only half pleased to be asked to dinner on that particular day when the General was not to dine. "I will go in and pay my respects to your wife," said he; at which Rawdon said, "Hm, as you please," looking very glum, and at which the two young officers exchanged knowing glances. George parted from them and strutted down the lobby to the General's box, the number of which he had carefully counted.

"I will go and pay my respects to your wife," said George; at which Rawdon said, "Hm, as you please," looking very glum, and the two young officers exchanged knowing glances. George strutted down to the General's box.
