I expect that was his object when he married her.

There's another thing I forgot; he's coming to-night." "He and Sadie have been at the house some time." Festing made a sign of resignation.

"I could stand the others better.
They know what we may have to face, but nothing bothers Bob, and it's hard to play up to his confounded cheerfulness when you're not in the mood.

Then I suppose I've got to put on different clothes ?" Helen forced a smile.

When they first came to the homestead, Stephen had changed his clothes for supper and afterwards devoted himself to her amusement, sometimes playing chess, and sometimes listening while she sang.