Strange that such a treat should have been provided for me.

Yes, I am very idle.

A year and a half ago my only brother died.

He had been very successful in life, and he left me what I regard as a fortune, though it was only a small part of what he had.' The listener's heart throbbed.

Without intending it, she pulled the tiller so that the boat began to turn towards land.
'The left hand a little,' said Widdowson, smiling correctly.