I think poor Tommy has felt it rather badly.

He likes a genial atmosphere." "He won't get much of that in my company," observed Monck.
She smiled momentarily.

"Perhaps not.

But I think he will not be sorry to be relieved of family cares.

They have weighed rather heavily upon him." "He will be sorry to lose you," said Monck.
"Oh, of course, in a way.