By instinct refined he revelled in the resultant sensation of cleanliness.

He paid great attention to his attire, modelling himself, as far as he could, on young Rowlatt, the architect, on whom he occasionally called to report progress.

He bought such neckties and collars as Rowlatt wore and submitted them for Jane's approval.

She thought them vastly genteel.

He also entertained her with whatever jargon of art talk he managed to pick up.