My curiosity is unpardonable, I suppose, but you must know that we are all wondering why you are here." "I do not blame you," he returned, with that self-mocking smile, as though he were laughing at himself.

"I told you I could always be depended upon to make a fool of myself.

You see I am doing it now.

I don't mind telling you this much--that I am here for the same reason that you went to visit Mrs.Baldwin this afternoon." "For the good of your soul ?" she asked gently.
"Exactly," he returned gravely.

"For the good of my soul." "Well, then, Mr.Honorable Patches, here's to your soul's good health!" she cried brightly, checking her horse and holding out her hand.