16/17 I'm sure we shall be very sorry to lose you, eh Joe!' Joe started, and said 'Certainly.' 'Thank you, Varden, my dear,' returned his wife; 'but I know your wishes better. Tobacco and beer, or spirits, have much greater attractions than any I can boast of, and therefore I shall go and sit upstairs and look out of window, my love. I'm very glad to have seen you, and I only wish I could have provided something more suitable to your taste. |