Honestly, I hardly noticed her." The woman continued speaking as though thinking her thoughts aloud: "Brian was a good man, Harry.

That bank affair was really my fault.

He never would have done such a thing if I hadn't devilled him all the time for more money, and made such a fuss about his wasting so much time in his everlasting writing.

I'd hate to have him caught and sent to the 'pen' now." "You're a good sport, Martha," he returned heartily.

"I know just how you feel about it.