Will you--er--give me the benefit of your opinion ?" "To the best of my ability," said John.

He paused, and added gently, "I am sorry for this fresh trouble that has come upon you." "That is the subject on which I mean to consult you.

Do you consider that--that her husband or her child should stand first in a woman's eyes ?" "Her husband, undoubtedly," said John, readily, "but--" "But what ?" said Sir Timothy, impatiently.

A gleam of satisfaction had broken over his heavy face at his cousin's reply.
"I speak from a man's point of view," said John.

"Woman--and possibly Nature--may speak differently." "Your judgment, however, coincides with mine, which is all that matters," said Sir Timothy.