"If I could do it decently, I would canvass for him.

He is a manly man and means what he says.

I like his wife, too--she is very sweet." He glanced at her and pursed his lips.
"I am sure," added Serena, "you like me to praise such good friends of yours ?" "Certainly." They were in the room where the grand piano stood, for Mrs.Mumbray had gone to pass the day with friends at a distance.

Serena said of a sudden: "Will you please play me something--some serious piece--one of the best you know ?" "You mean it ?" "I do.

I want to hear you play a really noble piece.