But they wouldn't have him for the Army, and he was awfully cut up.

He used to come and sit with Mummy every day and pour out his woes.

I suppose she was the only person to whom he ever talked about his private affairs--he knew she was safe.

Of course you know he is a widower ?" Mrs.Friend knew nothing.

But she was vaguely surprised.
"Oh, well, a good many people know that--though Mummy always said she never came across anybody who had ever seen his wife.