24/25 He adores her, and she manages him completely, although he grumbles a little sometimes." "And what sort of woman is she ?" "Oh, a respectable woman--a perfectly respectable woman. A widow; somewhat a devotee, but very well informed. A woman of great merit." "But what course must I take to please this lady ?" "What course? I am green as a goose with them always. It is a thing I can not understand; but as for you, my young comrade, you have little need to be instructed in that matter. |