Isn't this a fine lunch ?" "Bet your life it is," said Adam.

"Ma never puts up any other kind." "I wish someone admired me as much as you do your mother, Adam," said Kate.
"Well, you be as nice as Ma, and somebody is sure to," said he.
"But I never could," said Kate.
"Oh, yes, you could," said Adam, "if you would only set yourself to do it and try with all your might to be like her.

Look, quick! That must be her 'Medical Course' man!" Kate glanced across the way and saw a man she thought to be about thirty years of age.

He did not resemble his mother in any particular, if he was the son of Mrs.Holt.

He was above the average man in height, having broad, rather stooping shoulders, dark hair and eyes.
He stopped at the gate and stood a few seconds looking at them, so they could not very well study him closely, then he went up the walk with loose, easy stride and entered the house.
"Yes, that is her son," said Kate.