The
reader may estimate the probabilities, pro and con, for himself.
Whatever doubt exists, however, upon the subject of this
interview--its character and complexion--no doubt at all can possibly
attach to the picturesque denouement which we have referred to in the
last lines of our last chapter.
Mr. Jinks was on his knees before the beautiful Sallianna.
The girls and their companions saw it--distinctly, undoubtedly,
without possibility of mistake; finally, hearing the sound of
footsteps on the graveled walks, Mr. Jinks turned his head, and saw
that they saw him!
It was a grand spectacle which at that moment they beheld: Mr. Jinks
erect before his rival and his foes--Mr. Jinks with his hand upon his
sword--Mr. Jinks with stern resolve and lofty dignity in his form and
mien.
"Sir," said Mr. Jinks to Ralph, "I am glad to see you--!"
"And I am delighted, my dear Jinks!" returned Ralph.
"A fine day, sir!"
"A glorious day!"
"A heavy storm."
"Tremendous!"
"Wet?"
"Very!"
And Ralph wrung the water out of his falling cuff.
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