We haven't been watchful enough of his health; that's what's the matter with him and makes him so nervous." Thus she continued, and, as she talked on, Mr.Schofield began, by imperceptible processes, to adopt her views.

As for Mrs.Schofield herself, these views became substantial by becoming vocal.

This is to say, with all deference, that as soon as she heard herself stating them she was convinced that they accurately represented facts.

And the determined look in her eyes deepened when the "deepoe hack" turned the familiar corner and she saw Penrod running to the gate, followed by Duke.
Never had Penrod been so glad to greet his mother.

Never was he more boisterous in the expression of happiness of that kind.