Yet you are going to rust in the Riviera when you want to be on the Himalayas.

Wouldn't it do your wife good to give up her books and her music for a while and taste fresh air ?' 'I doubt if she's strong enough for it.' 'It would make her stronger.

And here's a good opportunity.

If you give up housekeeping (and housekeepers), why not reform your life altogether?
Go and have a look at Australia.' 'Sibyl hates the sea.' 'She'd soon get over that.

Seriously, you ought to think of it.' Carnaby set his lips and for a moment hung his head.
'You're quite right.