"Mr.Hewet," she continued, "do come and sit by us.

I was telling my husband how much you reminded me of a dear old friend of mine--Mary Umpleby.

She was a most delightful woman, I assure you.

She grew roses.

We used to stay with her in the old days." "No young man likes to have it said that he resembles an elderly spinster," said Mr.Thornbury.
"On the contrary," said Mr.Hewet, "I always think it a compliment to remind people of some one else.