The late Mr.Warren was a close-mouthed man, rather secretive, in fact." "Humph! that bein' one of the p'ints where he was different from his nighest relation, hey ?" "I'm not so sure.

Have you questioned the children ?" "Caroline and Steve?
Yes, I've questioned 'em more than they think I have, maybe.

And they know--well, leavin' out about the price of oil paintin's and the way to dress and that it's more or less of a disgrace to economize on twenty thousand a year, their worldly knowledge ain't too extensive." "Do you like them ?" "I guess so.

Just now ain't the fairest time to judge 'em.

You see they're sufferin' from the joyful shock of their country relation droppin' in, and--" He paused and rubbed his chin.