In my opinion he is very much improved." "Oh, I am so glad you think so," and all Dinah's mother-soul shone out of her mild eyes.

"Elizabeth was only saying last night how strong and manly he has grown.

But, Mr.Herrick, I am rather anxious about one thing.

You know Cedric is to row in the Oxford and Cambridge race." "I am certainly aware of the fact," replied Malcolm drily.

The Jacobis and the University race had been the two standing dishes with which Cedric had regaled him.