Bernard felt a great kindness in these days for his old friend; he never yet had seemed to him such a good fellow, nor appealed so strongly to the benevolence of his disposition.

Sometimes, of old, Gordon used to irritate him; but this danger appeared completely to have passed away.
Bernard prolonged his visit; it gave him pleasure to be able to testify in this manner to his good will.

Gordon was the kindest of hosts, and if in conversation, when his wife was present, he gave precedence to her superior powers, he had at other times a good deal of pleasant bachelor-talk with his guest.

He seemed very happy; he had plenty of occupation and plenty of practical intentions.

The season went on, and Bernard enjoyed his life.