"Most amazing! I never saw such a change in my life.

Yes, yes, I see--same complexion, of course--nose and eyes--yes, yes! But you seem taller, and you carry yourself like a soldier.

Dear, dear me! Africa has done wonderfully by you.

Delighted, my dear Everard! Delighted!" "You'll be more delighted still when you hear the rest of the news," his wife remarked drily.

"In the meantime, do present your friend." "Precisely so," the Duke acquiesced, turning to the young man in the background.