Then he found that she was interested in Japanese art, and as he is really clever in that respect--" "Clever," interrupted the barrister.

"Do you mean that he understands lacquer work, Satsuma ware, painting or inlaying?
Is he a connoisseur or a student ?" "It is all Greek to me!" exclaimed the old lady, "but unquestionably the bits of china and queer carvings he often brought here were very beautiful.

Nellie did not like him personally, but she could not deny his knowledge and enthusiasm.

Margaret, too, used to invite her to the Hall, for Miss Layton has great taste as an amateur gardener, Mr.Brett.

But this friendship suddenly ceased.