It was inspiring to learn that Maule added to his gifts that of getting a piano into tune.
Ninnis promised to rummage among the tools for a key that would serve.
Ninnis had never admired Lady Bridget so much as he did this evening.
Certainly he thought her more flighty and incomprehensible than ever, but he could not deny her fascination.

It seemed quite natural to him that she should be in high spirits at seeing an old friend from England, who appeared to know all her people.

Ninnis had taken immensely to Maule.

Beside Maule knew parts of the world where Ninnis had been.

It was curious to see the American-isms crop out.