It was a heretofore unknown luxury to have the outside work promptly and efficiently attended to.

He possessed "the easy grace that makes a joke of toil"; and when he despatched his various chores and did even more than was required of him, Mrs.Hollis capitulated.
It was something more, however, than his ability and service that won her.

The affection of the world, which seemed to eddy around her, as a rule, found an exception in Sandy.

His big, exuberant nature made no distinction: he swept over her, sharp edges and all; he teased her, coaxed her, petted her, laughed at her, turned her tirades with a bit of blarney, and in the end won her in spite of herself.
"He's ketchin' on," reported Aunt Melvy, confidently.

"I heared him puttin' on airs in his talk.