It has more snap than Philadelphia ever had." "I'm glad to hear you say that.

I like it so much.

Perhaps it's because I find such interesting things to do here." He was admiring the splendor of her arms and hair.

What need had beautiful woman to be intellectual, anyhow, he was saying to himself, sensing that Aileen might be deficient in ultimate refinement.
Once more an announcement from the butler, and now Mr.and Mrs.Addison entered.

Addison was not at all concerned over coming here--liked the idea of it; his own position and that of his wife in Chicago was secure.