Done any shooting lately, or is wedded bliss still too sweet to leave ?" "I've had a few other things as well to think about," said Burke drily, "And this is your first absence?
What will the missis do without you ?" "She'll manage all right.

She's very capable.

She is helping me with the farm.

The life seems to suit her all right, only I shall have to see she doesn't work too hard." "That you will, my son.

This climate's hard on women.