And Ross listened, made appreciative comments.

And so, on and on.

When Henrietta came they were laughing and talking like the best of old friends; and at Ross's invitation the three lunched at the club and spent the afternoon together.
"I think marriage has improved Ross," said Henrietta, as she and Adelaide were driving home together after tea--tea with Ross.
"Theresa is a very sweet woman," said Adelaide dutifully.
"Oh, I don't mean that--any more than you do," replied Henrietta.

"I mean marriage has chastened him--the only way it ever improves anybody." "No doubt he and Theresa are happy together," said Adelaide, clinging to her pretense with a persistence that might have given her interesting and valuable light upon herself had she noted it.
"Happy ?" Henrietta Hastings laughed.

"Only stupid people are happy, my dear.