He used to go into the Admiral's after dinner, but now he turned more frequently in the other direction.

When he returned Clara was sitting alone in the drawing-room reading a magazine.

She sprang up as he entered, pushed forward his chair, and ran to fetch his slippers.
"You are looking a little pale, dear," he remarked.
"Oh, no, papa, I am very well." "All well with Harold ?" "Yes.

His partner, Mr.Pearson, is still away, and he is doing all the work." "Well done.

He is sure to succeed.