DECISION The sun was well down and away behind the great fell at the back of the house, and the large and heavily furnished room was feebly lit by four wax candles, and the glow of the west reflected as a gleam into eastern windows.

The lawyer was pleased to have it so, and to speak with a dimly lighted face.

The ladies looked beautiful; that was all that Mr.Jellicorse could say, when cross-examined by his wife next day concerning their lace and velvet.

Whether they wore lace or net was almost more than he could say, for he did not heed such trifles; but velvet was within his knowledge (though not the color or the shape), because he thought it hot for summer, until he remembered what the climate was.

Really he could say nothing more, except that they looked beautiful; and when Mrs.Jellicorse jerked her head, he said that he only meant, of course, considering their time of life.
The ladies saw his admiration, and felt that it was but natural.