I declare I wouldn't have tasted it if it had come from England.

You see, I'm a greater patriot than ever.' Old Mr.Gonneally smiled in a feeble, wavering way.

He seemed scarcely to understand what was being said to him, but he found a quiet pleasure in the sound of his son's voice.

He settled himself in a chair by the fireside and watched contentedly while Hyacinth put the eggs into the saucepan, hung the kettle on its hook, and cut slices of bread.

Then the meal was eaten, Hyacinth after his long drive finding a relish even in the household jam.