But it presently broke out at a softer spot.

"Have they got a handsome place up there ?" "Oh a charming place; full of beautiful and valuable things.

I never saw such a place"-- and Strether's thought went back to it.

"For a little artist-man--!" He could in fact scarce express it.
But his companion, who appeared now to have a view, insisted.

"Well ?" "Well, life can hold nothing better.