Hawke

Hawke considers it sort of like listening to your own voice on the answering machine—for two hours straight.

And as Hawke rode up to the front door he was suddenly reminded of his imperiled interests.

Hugh Johnstone chuckled, "Evidently Hawke knows nothing," as the two old friends drove away in splendid state.

Passing on, they found that the coast was bolder along the province of Hawke Bay.

Captain Crawford called the boys over and introduced the stranger, a tall, trim-built young man, as Mr. Hawke.

A charming smile rewarded the gallant youth, while Major Hawke turned with interest to the renewal of the interrupted narrative.