While the two maids from Westways waited on the family at breakfast, the guest was pleased to express himself favourably in regard to the coffee and the corn bread.

John being left alone in care of the guest after the meal proposed a visit to the stables.

Mr.Grey preferred for a time the fire, and later would like to walk to the village.

Somewhat relieved, John found for him the Baltimore paper, which Mrs.Penhallow read daily.
Mr.Grey would not smoke, but before John went away remarked, "I perceive, my boy, no spittoon." He was chewing tobacco vigorously and using the fireplace for his frequent expectoration.

John, a little embarrassed, thought of his Aunt Ann.