It will take some time to settle your father's affairs, and the business will have to be transacted here in New York." "I know.

I suppose that's true.

But that doesn't make it any easier.
If he stops here he will stay with us.

And what shall we do?
We can't introduce him to our friends, or, at least, to any except our best, our understanding friends, like you and Malcolm." "Why, I'm not sure.

He is rather--well--er--countryfied, but I believe he has a good heart.