Cowperwood took his hand and brought him forward to the others.
"Mrs.Cowperwood," said Lord, admiringly--a tall, rugged, thoughtful person--"let me be one of many to welcome you to Chicago.

After Philadelphia you will find some things to desire at first, but we all come to like it eventually." "Oh, I'm sure I shall," smiled Aileen.
"I lived in Philadelphia years ago, but only for a little while," added Lord.

"I left there to come here." The observation gave Aileen the least pause, but she passed it over lightly.

This sort of accidental reference she must learn to expect; there might be much worse bridges to cross.
"I find Chicago all right," she replied, briskly.

"There's nothing the matter with it.